Low Calorie & Low Carb Foods

Low calorie and low carb foods such as fruits, fish, poultry and vegetables are critical to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These foods prevent many diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension. Eating these foods also increases how long you live, and gives you more energy than eating a diet with high calories and carbohydrates.

Fruits

Fresh fruits are low in calories. Fruits such as blueberries, citrus fruits and kiwi are high in antioxidants and help keep your body in top condition. Eat sweet fruits in lieu of sugary foods such as cookies, cakes and ice cream.

Fish

Fish, especially salmon, contains low calories, no carbs and is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent high cholesterol, strokes and cardiovascular disease.

Poultry

Poultry (without the skin) is an excellent addition to a healthy diet and contains no carbs and low calories.

Vegetables

Vegetables contain low, healthy carbs and low calories. Choose brightly-colored vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, carrots and bell peppers (red, green, yellow and orange) to help prevent heart attacks and diabetes.

Fun Fact

Watermelon, strawberries and cantaloupe are the top three low-carb fruits. Arugula, cucumbers and broccoli raab are the top three lowest-carb vegetables.