Highlights
- We tend to worry about the calories we can gain on eating different foods
- 95 percent of celery is water, but it also has numerous health benefits
- Blueberries are known for abundance of antioxidants
We tend to worry about the calories we can gain considering the foods we eat. But did you know there are foods that you can enjoy freely without having to worry about loading up on the calories. The foods that nutritionists suggest are mostly made with water are low in calories and contain fiber that helps make you feel and stay full for a longer period. Here is a list of foods that you must include in your daily diet.
1. Celery
95 percent of celery is water, but it also has numerous health benefits. It contains generous amounts of potassium, folate, fiber and 30 percent of your daily requirement of vitamin K.
2. Blueberries
Blueberries are known for abundance of antioxidants. It is also loaded with fiber and has very less amount of calories. So don't worry about gaining weight with loading up on these wonder berries.
3. Cucumbers
Cucumber is yet another fruit that is loaded with water and has the least amount of calories. The seeds and skin of the cucumber contain most of the fruit's nutritional value, so you are best off not peeling your cucumber. The peels provide fiber and a form of vitamin A known as beta-carotene which is known to be great for your eyes.
4. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a carotenoid that helps fight against chronic diseases and also give the fruit its red colour. Tomatoes are also rich in vitamins A, C and B2 as well as folate, potassium and fiber.
5. Grapefruits
Grapefruits are high in fiber content, which helps in keeping hunger at bay and further stabilizes blood sugar levels and keeps you full for longer. The vitamin C content reduces a number of health problems.
6. Broccoli
Broccoli is more nutritious when eaten raw or steamed. This vegetable contains sulforaphane, an anticarcinogen that works to destroy cancer-causing chemicals. It also has vitamins A, C, E and K.
7. Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a versatile and nutritious vegetable. It contains antioxidants and phytochemicals- both of which help to fight off chronic disease. It is also an excellent source of folate, fiber and vitamins C and K.
8. Oranges
Orange does not only contain vitamin C, but it is also a rich source of fiber that helps lower bad cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
Other foods may also include strawberries, honeydew melon, lettuce, blackcerries, kale and cantaloupe.