What are some low-calorie foods?
Disease description:
I am trying to control my weight and improve my eating habits, and I hope to find some low-calorie foods to help me achieve this goal. Could you please recommend some low-calorie foods?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yu Yongchao
In daily diets, choosing low-calorie foods helps control calorie intake and plays an important role in maintaining a healthy weight and promoting overall health. Common low-calorie foods include vegetables, fruits, grains, meat, and others.
1. Vegetables: Most vegetables are excellent low-calorie choices, such as spinach, broccoli, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. Vegetables are rich in fiber, which can increase satiety while providing abundant vitamins and minerals.
2. Fruits: Although some fruits are relatively high in sugar, fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, and pears are lower in calories and rich in antioxidants and fiber.
3. Grains: Coarse grains such as oats, buckwheat, barley, corn, and millet, as well as purple sweet potatoes, yams, and other whole grains, help increase satiety and reduce total calorie intake.
4. Meat: Fish, chicken breast, lean beef, shrimp, and other meats are not only low in calories but also rich in protein, which helps maintain healthy muscles.
Although these foods are low in calories, excessive consumption can also lead to excess calorie intake. Therefore, they should be consumed in moderation, along with appropriate physical activity.
