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Some foods, such as fruit and vegetables with high water content, are completely guilt-free foods. This means you snack on them non-stop and still hit your goals. “The most common of these foods include cucumbers, celery, and lettuce to name just a few,” Lisa Richards, certified nutritional coach and creator of The Candida Diet, tells us.
But celery isn’t your only option. “Many fruits and vegetables are great low calorie options – not exactly zero – but less than 100 calories,” says Jenny Dang, RD, the founder of Eat Your Dang Veggies. We’ve rounded up 6 delicious foods to consider adding to your cart next time you’re at the store:
Meringue Desserts
Meringue desserts made with a sugar alternative like Stevia or monk fruit can give us a sense of treat or dessert without having to constantly worry about destroying our diets, Dr. Matt Chalmers, health and wellness expert, author and nutrition speaker, tells us.
"When meringue is made without sugar they can become a delight to any diet. There are several flavors and styles to try and you can indulge a bit more than with other desserts." Yum!
Chinese Cabbage
Dr. Lee recommends Chinese cabbage (9 calories and 0.8 grams of net carbs per cup) because it contains a "good amount of water as well."
Celery
Dr. Amy Lee, board certified doctor in internal medicine, medical nutrition and obesity medicine and partner of Nucific, suggests celery (14 calories per serving and roughly 1.4 g net carb per cup) which contains fiber to make you feel fuller.
Flax Seeds
"It reduces inflammation and in turn reduces storage of fat," says Dr. Zarinah Hud, who practices sports and integrative medicine at the RIM Group in Georgia.
Zucchini
"One medium sized zucchini has 33 calories and 4 g net carbs, with low glycemic load," Dr. Lee explains.
Arugula
A half a cup of arugula has 2.5 calories and 0.2 g net carb and "is a cruciferous vegetables with antioxidant properties and low in carb," Dr. Lee advises.
