If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly on the lookout for ways to bring a healthy balance into your life – and that certainly includes diet. Whether you’re someone who thrives on constantly changing up your diet routine or you stick with the same plan all the time, it’s great to have some low calorie options in your back pocket for anything from breakfast to snacks to dinners. I have my favorites, that’s for sure, but I also love to mix it up with new options – especially when it comes to snacks. Here’s a few of my favorites, if you’d like to see.
7 Best Low Calorie Foods
Arugula – this is great for salads, adding to sandwiches and for a quick side dish to any dinner. It’s a little spicy and a great way to change things up from regular lettuce.
Here’s a great, simple arugula salad recipe that’s one of my favs:
Arugula salad with parm, lemon and olive oil via Gimme Some Oven
Celery – this is a go-to snack for me for sure. I love dipping in anything from almond butter to guacamole – it’s an excellent way to avoid chips and crackers!
Zucchini – So easy to prepare as a simple low-cal side dish for any weeknight dinner. But, did you know it also works for low-carb main dishes? Check out this recipe for Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats via Gimme Delicious Food.
Popcorn – easily one of my favorite snacks, perfect for at-home or on-the-go, it’s a great low cal option that can be easily spiced up with a sprinkle of chili powder, parmesan or even coconut oil.
Blackberries – this fiber-filled fruit is SO good for you. Packed with antioxidants and low-cal, it’s the perfect option for fruit lovers. One of my favorite ways to eat blackberries? In a smoothie, of course. Here’s a delicious, quick recipe via Crème de la Crumb. Same goes for strawberries, which are easily interchangeable!
Egg Whites – if you ever find yourself feeling really hungry and in need of some low-cal protein, egg whites are the perfect solution. You can quickly whip up an egg white omelet, load it up with veggies and you have a fiber and protein-packed meal that will leave you feeling great for hours.
Cod – if you’re afraid of cooking fish, don’t be! Once you get the hang of it, it’s super easy and SO good for you. Packed with protein and low on calories, cod is a great option when it comes to weeknight dinners for you and the whole fam. Here’s a great recipe for easy fish tacos that everyone will enjoy.
Those are my favorite low-calories foods right now and all make it onto my shopping list every week. Easy, delicious, packed with nutrients and not breaking the calorie bank – what more can you ask for? Do you have specific low calorie foods that are your favorites right now?
