10 Low-Calorie Foods

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

1.  Arugula

Rocket (arugula) has 5 calories per cup. Arugula contains vitamin K, fiber, and antioxidants. It provides 100% of your daily vitamin K, which promotes bone health.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

2. Asparagus

Grilling asparagus with olive oil and parmesan cheese makes a delicious, slimming side. A half-cup portion has 20 calories, 2 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, and half the daily vitamin K requirement.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

3. Bell pepper

Most bell peppers—green, yellow, red, orange—are sweet, but their calories are not. One cup of medium bell peppers provides 30 calories. One sweet pepper has nearly 100% of your daily vitamin C.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

4. Broccoli

Broccoli is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants. As often as possible, add chopped broccoli to your dish or recipes.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

5. Cabbage

Cabbage adds bulk without calories. One cup of cabbage—salads, sandwiches, sides like coleslaw, or sauteed—has 18 calories. Bok choy, or Chinese cabbage, is even healthier at 9 calories per serving.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

6. Cauliflower

It's no wonder cauliflower has replaced rice, pizza dough, and buffalo wings—it's healthier. Cauliflower has 27 calories per cup, fiber, and antioxidants.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

7. Celery

A 95%-water food has few calories. Celery has 15 calories per cup. However, it has roughly 15 antioxidants, a major advantage over water.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

8. Chard

Swiss chard, a leafy green like spinach, is a beet. Add some chopped chard to your next salad, soup, or stir fry—it only has 35 calories per cup.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

9. Chili peppers

Chili peppers, like bell peppers, are low in calories. Chili peppers, which are hotter and less sweet, have even fewer calories. Jalapenos have 13 calories per half-cup, whereas serrano peppers have 14.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

10. Cucumbers

Cucumbers replace tortilla chips, crackers, and other items in dishes because a cup has 16 calories. It provides vitamins K, C, and B, so slice some for your next salad or dip.

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