According to the website Negative Calorie Foods, all foods have some calories, but some foods require more energy to digest than they provide, which is why they are called negative-calorie, or minus-calorie foods. Although this concept is still up for debate, according to MayoClinic.com, most nutritionists and doctors agree that these foods are low in calories and healthy.
Asparagus
Raw or steamed asparagus, while very low in calories, contains a wide variety of nutrients and minerals, including vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6, as well as copper, phosphorous, potassium, iron and zinc, according to the website World's Healthiest Foods. Steamed asparagus can be in a variety of ways, making it a versatile food. Try adding chopped asparagus to salads and soups, or simply serving steamed asparagus with lean meats, brown rice and other steamed vegetables for a low-calorie, yet healthy and nutritious meal.
Mango
According to the Peer Trainer website, mangoes offer 25 percent of your daily vitamin A, 76 percent of your daily vitamin C, 11 percent of your daily B6 and 9 percent of your daily copper needs while being extremely low in sodium, cholesterol and saturated fat. Mangoes can be eaten in a variety of ways, including on cereal with skim, lowfat, rice or soy milk, or used in a fruit salad with other negative-calorie fruits like apples, grapefruit, blackberries or apricots. Mangoes can also be used to marinate lean meats or to make low-calorie sauces and salad dressings.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower, originally grown in the ancient Asia Minor region, according to World's Healthiest Foods, is very high in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, omega-3 fatty acids and manganese. Cauliflower can be eaten raw with salads or as crudites, and it can be steamed and served alongside poached or baked fish, or steamed with ground turmeric and served with orange roasted chicken or pheasant and couscous for a healthy Moroccan style meal.
Apples
Apples have been enjoyed as healthy snacks and as part of meals for centuries. High in vitamin C and choline, an essential vitamin according to Self Nutrition Data, apples can be used in a variety of foods, including low-calorie chicken and apple salad, baked with lean pork or roasted by themselves or with root vegetables like carrots and beets for an exotic, flavorful side dish, as well as eaten raw by themselves or mixed into a fresh fruit salad.
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