25 Zero Calorie Foods You Have to Know

If you are looking to lose weight or looking for an effective weight management plan, knowing what makes this top 25 list, is really important for your end goals. 

Foods that contain zero calories are essential to include in your diet, in order to maintain adequate nutrition, ensure you are getting all of the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, your body needs to be functioning optimally, without gaining weight. 

A calorie-restricted diet is also credited as being one of the only proven strategies to increase longevity that we are aware of, so that should remain a central goal for everybody, to achieve adequate nutrition whilst minimizing your calorie intake. 

Get the full list now includes some of the best zero to low-calorie foods on the planet!

1. Cucumber:

All vegetables are naturally low in calories and full of healthy minerals and vitamins, but cucumber is full of structure water which can help you stay hydrated, and is also a perfect electrolyte source, which further helps you to avoid dehydration.

Cucumber contains just 15 calories per cup. It’s also packed with vitamin C, K, potassium and silica, a compound is great for skin, joints and all other connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons. 

2. Grapefruit:

Grapefruit is also incredibly low in calories, it is not the lowest on the list with 42 calories per 100-gram serving, however, it contains naringenin, an antioxidant that triggers the liver to break down fat for optimal fat metabolism. 

3. Bee Pollen

Bee Pollen is a perfect food because it contains virtually every vitamin and mineral required to sustain life, whilst being super low in calories. Supplementing with Bee Pollen is a smart choice, it is considered nature’s multi-vitamin, not made in a lab like other multi-vitamins on the market that just create expensive wee.

4. Celery:

It is said that chewing celery burns more calories than it contains and this is very true. Each medium stalk of celery contains only 3 calories and it is also very high in nutrients including vitamin A, K, folate Potassium, and its high in fiber. It is also said to be effective at lowering high blood pressure. 

5. Apples:

Another negative calorie food, apples burn more calories than it contains. One medium sized apple contains around 100 calories but takes around 120 calories to digest it. Don’t discard the skin, either because many of the nutrients apples contain are found in the skin including pectin. 

6. Asparagus:

A cup of cooked asparagus will set you back with just 40 calories. Asparagus is a natural diuretic, flushing out water from the body, along with toxins. It is also a nutrient powerhouse containing high doses of vitamin A, K and B complex vitamins. Asparagus also protects the body from cancer and autoimmune disease. 

7. Watermelon:

Although naturally sweet with a high sugar content, watermelon is still very low in calories. It is loaded with structured water, great during the summer for keeping hydrated, it is also high in antioxidants such as lycopene. 

8. Broccoli:

This cruciferous vegetable is a powerhouse of health-promoting goodness. It contains a compound called sulforaphane which is one of the most studied and potent anti-carcinogens on the planet. Also, it only contains 25 calories per half cup, it’s a great source of fiber and protein as well. 

9.Mushrooms:

Mushrooms are very special. A food that deserves inclusion in every healthy diet. Mushrooms are potent cancer fighters and immune boosters. 

Mushrooms also are a great source of vitamin D in mushrooms and can aid they absorption of calcium. A hundred grams of mushrooms provides 25 some varieties contain a little more but are all considered low in calories. 

10. Kale

A member of the cruciferous vegetable family, Kale has recently become very popular due to its nutritional profile. Kale contains about 23 calories per 100 grams. 

11.Bell Pepper:

Red, green and yellow bell peppers are all nutrition powerhouses. These peppers contain capsaicin, a compound that helps metabolism. A 100 grams serving of bell peppers will add just 30 calories to your daily diet. They are also a great source of silica, an essential mineral for healthy skin, joints, and bones. 

12. Zucchini:

This versatile and tasty vegetable which is great in roasts, soups, and stir-fries, provides just 17 calories per 100 grams. Zucchini contains essential phytonutrients that can also help prevent all types of cancer in men and women. Manganese in zucchini helps to process fat, carbohydrates, and glucose.

13.Turnip:

Turnips are an underutilized vegetable. They contain just 30 calories per serving and are high in cancer-fighting compounds which include glucosinolates. It is also potent in combatting inflammation in the bod, which is thought to be the cause of many or all disease. It is also a great source of minerals including potassium, calcium, and fiber too. 

14.Green Tea:

Green tea is a complete calorie-free beverage when taken without sugar and/or milk. It contains ECGC, a powerful antioxidant that reduces the risk of heart diseases and cancer. It also revs up the metabolism, due to its caffeine content, which is great for mental alertness and aids in burning calories and burning belly fat.  

15.Carrot:

Long touted as a superfood for the health of your eyes, carrots also are extremely low in calories, especially considering their sugar content. 1 medium-sized carrot contains about 25 calories. Carrots are also rich in beta-carotene and other nutrients such as folate, potassium, and magnesium. Carrots also act as a diuretic, helping the body flush out excess water and toxins. 

16. Broth

Beef and chicken bone broth is an exceptionally nutritious food, containing high amounts of bone and joint healing compounds such as glucosamine and chondroitin. These compounds can only be found in bone and marrow so consuming broth is the only way, besides supplementation to get these important nutrients into your body. All whilst being low in calories. One small bowl of broth contains only about 10 calories. 

17. Lettuce:

Lettuce is another vegetable which is essentially water. It is impossible to gain weight by eating excessive amounts of lettuce.  1 cup of lettuce is around 7 calories. It is also a great source of vitamins and minerals including iron and magnesium. 

18.Lemons:

A warm lemon water first thing in the morning can fire up your metabolism. Add some cayenne pepper for an extra boost. Lemons are very versatile and can instantly jazz up any dull and boring dish with just a small squirt.  Lemons contain high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants in lemon promote immunity and fight infections. Lemons are extremely alkalizing foods, keeping your body functioning optimally. A hundred grams serving provides less than 30 calories. 

19.Garlic:

Garlic is a potent antibacterial medicinal plant. It also adds a lot of flavor to many dishes. It is great for metabolism and cleansing of the body of parasites. 100 grams of garlic contains just 23 calories.

20.Apricots:

Apricot is an excellent source of fiber and a great prebiotic. It contains high levels of Vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C. It also helps the body to break down the sugar it contains. You spend a lot more energy in digesting apricots, which means more calories are burned than consumed. A serving of apricots provides 40 calories.

21.Tomatoes:

Rich in Lycopene, Tomatoes are one of the healthiest foods to include in your diet. Tomato is high in fiber, low in calories and is loaded with essential nutrients. They are very versatile too, they go well in salads, or in Italian foods, as well as Mexican cuisine or are simply delicious all by themselves. Tomato contains 17 calories per 100 grams serving.

22.Cabbage:

Cabbage is another excellent Vegetable for weight loss or management. It contains about 25 calories per 100 grams and you burn way more calories chewing and digesting cabbage than it contains. It is renown as a potent preventer of cancer and inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. 

23.Beets:

Beets are one of my personal favorites. I love the color of beets, unlike any other vegetable. I love to grate fresh beetroot and have it with salads or with meat, but I will warn you it gets a bit messy. 100 grams serving of beet provides 43 calories. It contains many antioxidants and is touted as a potent vegetable for anti-aging. 

24.Cauliflower:

Another vegetable from the cruciferous family. Although it doesn’t contain as much sulforaphane as its sister, broccoli, it is still very high in this anti-cancer compound, along with many other vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Cauliflower contains just 25 calories per 100 grams serving. It is highly anti-inflammatory, and it is very beneficial for the digestive and cardiovascular systems. 

25.Coffee:

Black coffee without sugar in one of the lowest calorie drink choices you can make. Its caffeine content is a great friend to have, during your weight loss endeavors due to its metabolism boosting properties. It also is super high in powerful anti-oxidants. Just try to keep well hydrated if you drink more than 2-3 cups per day, because it can be dehydrating.