When it comes to weight loss, people follow different methods. From medicines to different types of oils and many other methods, they want to lose weight as soon as possible. However, it is believed that the best and better way to lose weight is to pay attention to your diet. Choose your diet wisely. There should be such things in your food, which are not only rich in fibre and water content but also have enough nutrients in them. These foods help boost metabolism as well as burn fat.

In this context, it is considered good to consume negative-calorie food items. Their speciality is that they have very low-calorie content, but the body burns relatively more calories to digest them. In such a situation, gradually your body starts coming into shape. So, today in this article, Dietician RituPuri of ESIC Hospital, Central Government Hospital is telling you about some such negative calorie food items, which will help you in weight loss-

Berries

The taste of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries etc. is very good and their calorie count is also very less. If you consume half a cup of berries, it means that you are consuming only 32 calories. Not only this, but their glycemic index is also low and sufficient protein is found in them. Due to this, they are counted as negative calorie food. Additionally, they also contain antioxidants, which are considered good for health.

Watermelon

Watermelon is one such fruit, which not only tastes great but is also considered very good for weight loss. There are 30 calories in 100 grams of Watermelon. It has a high water content, which provides adequate hydration to the body and helps in weight loss. Vitamin A, B6, C etc. are also present in watermelon along with lycopene. Which help in improving your overall health?

Tomato

Vitamin C-rich tomatoes are considered a negative-calorie food item. There are only 19 calories in 100 grams of tomato. The water content in them is also very high, which helps in weight loss somewhere. Apart from this, fibre, potassium, lycopene etc. are found in tomatoes. This is the reason why it is advised to consume tomatoes in a weight-loss diet. You can also eat it as a salad.

Carrot

Carrots are considered very good for the eyes due to their being rich in Vitamin A. In this, the calorie content is less. The fibre content in it is also very high. This is the reason that it keeps your stomach full for a long time. This prevents you from overeating and helps in weight loss.

Cucumber

The calorie content in cucumber is found to be very low. There are only 15 calories in 100 grams of cucumber. But the water content in it is very high. Not only this, you get many important vitamins and minerals from it. The speciality of cucumber is that it contains dietary fibre, which helps in keeping you fuller. In such a situation, consuming cucumber is considered very good for weight loss.

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