Negative
Calorie Diet
Negative Calorie Diet is
based on the principle of using foods that create a negative
calorific effect leading to loss of weight. The theory of Negative
Calorie Diet is not scientifically sound since there is no food
that does not posses calories. It is based on the concept of using
foods, which produce an overall negative calorific effect, i.e.
those foods whose calorific value is lower than the energy
required for its metabolism.
How does Negative Calorie Diet work?
The mechanism of this diet is very impressive. The body requires
certain amounts of energy for the digestion and absorption of
food, thus in the process certain amount of fat would be broken
down. In fact, 10% of daily intake of calories is used for body’s
metabolic processes. For instance, celery, which provides 5
calories, utilizes 150 calories to digest during its metabolism
thus creating a negative calorific effect. Thus by consuming
celery we can burn approximately 145 calories from our body.
Following the Negative
Calorie Diet is extremely easy, as it does not involve tedious
exercise schedules as an accompaniment to lose weight. There is no
necessity to starve; frequent meals composing of any of the
following foods can be consumed.
These foods can be consumed alone or in colourful combinations,
creating a variety appealing to one’s appetite.
|
Vegetables |
Fruits |
|
Lettuce |
Mangoes |
|
Onions |
Oranges |
|
Papayas |
Pineapple |
|
Spinach |
Apples |
|
Turnip |
Cranberries |
|
Zucchini |
Grapes |
|
Celery |
Lemon |
|
Chicory |
Raspberries |
|
Chili Peppers |
Strawberries |
|
Asparagus |
Tangerines |
|
Beets |
|
|
Broccoli |
|
Cabbage (green) |
|
Carrots |
|
Cauliflower |
|
Cucumbers |
|
Endive |
|
Garlic |
Care should be taken that these foods should be taken in the
natural form without the addition of butter or other sources of
calories.