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Negative Calorie Foods

gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/05/15, 10:25 PM I've been trying to gather a list of negative calorie foods. This is what I have so far. Does anyone have more to add to this? Or are any on here incorrect? tangerines asparagus beets broccoli cabbage lemons carrots cauliflower celery chile peppers cucumbers garlic green beans lettuce onion cranberries papaya radishes spinach turnips zucchini apple grapefruit mango orange pineapple raspberries strawberries -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/05/15, 10:31 PM Found some more that I left off. :p peaches tomatoes grapefruit blueberries limes -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
tarab21 Posts: 508 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/05/15, 10:50 PM Thanks for the post. I'm a bit skeptical about the whole negative cal thing, but I suppose that at least means those foods are better to eat than others. And some of those are foods that I eat ALL the time, like peaches and mangos...tomotos...actually, most of them. I'm a fruit and veggie freak. Thanks again!
noirutla Posts: 92 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/05/15, 10:54 PM Has nothing to do with negative any foods.... Gwin....I must say...you are GORGEOUS!
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/05/15, 10:57 PM LOL Noir. You're making me blush fool! Tara, I also am skeptical. I have read information that said it is all a hoax and I've read information that it's true. I decided that so far the list is at least healthy foods even if the whole negative calorie concept is false. Aside from my love of green beans, I'm not really a veggie/fruit person. So, I'm trying to put more of them into my diet. :) I'm assuming the foods on this list are better for you than the veggies/fruits not on the list. At least I hope so. -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
tarab21 Posts: 508 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/05/15, 10:58 PM what does "has nothing to do with negative any foods" mean? There's no such thing?
tarab21 Posts: 508 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/05/15, 11:10 PM Yeah well if you ever find any more out about the whole neg. calorie thing, let me know. Although, I think if the calories I consumed from those fruits and veggies didn't count, I might be dead, haha. Thanks again.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/05/16, 07:01 AM Natural Thermogenesis – certain foods you eat elicit a thermogenic effect, thus causing your body to burn more fat than one would expect from a caloric deficit alone. I believe this is as close as it gets to "negative" calorie foods. These foods actually can create a thermogenic response, meaning it may in fact take calories to digest them, thus causing more of a loss than by a calorie deficit alone. By the way, your list is pretty good. Don't know if pineapple and mango would be on the list, very high glycemic. Anyway, here are a good bit of them, and ones I always rely on on comp diets. For example, my competition is tomorrow, and I have been eating strawberries up until last week. Concentrate on including these foods in your nutrition plan. a) Fruit with an excellent Thermogenic/Carbohydrate Ratio include: Apples, Blueberries, Grapefruit, Peaches, Strawberries vs. Inferior Thermogenic Effect Fruits: Bananas, Dried Fruit, Raisins, etc., Watermelon b) Thermogenic Vegetables: Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Onions, Radishes, Spinach, Tomatoes c) Almost all proteins have a desirable thermogenic effect EXCEPT: proteins that are very high in fat, processed lunch meats, and processed proteins including most single species protein powders – whey concentrate, whey isolate, etc. -------------- As far as genetics go, the skies the limit. You are limited only by your mental perception of it. Ron
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/05/16, 08:06 AM Tara, Noir is my hubby. He was saying that his post had nothing to do with the post I made at all but he wanted to tell me I was gorgeous. :p Ron, thanks for the explaination! I had no idea that single species proteins were an inferior choice to multiple ones. I've tried a few that have multiple sources and they all seem to make me very sick to my stomach. So far the only one I've been able to keep down is a 100% whey. Any suggestions? -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/05/16, 01:05 PM This was good info! I had never heard of this, but I eat several of those things regularly. Thanks.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/05/16, 02:03 PM Your single species proteins such as pure whey are great at post workout time. You want a quick absorbing protein. Other than that time, they are too quickly absorbed to help with fat burning(create a thermogenic effect). if this is what you use all the time, blend some cottage cheese with your later shakes, (acutally good, will not taste it..if you are using vanilla, then add some sugar free jello mix of your choice, nice and tasty), or/and you can buy at most grocery stores pure liquid eggwhites(they will be right next to the eggbeaters and stuff), they are ultra pastureized so can be added directly to your shakes with no problem. 3 tbsp. equal 5 grams of protein, 25 calories. I usually add 6-12 for an optimal shake to my pure whey, with a half cup cottage cheese. Potent, and good. Add the sugar free jello, and pretty tasty. Voia', multi species. -------------- As far as genetics go, the skies the limit. You are limited only by your mental perception of it. Ron
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/05/16, 03:03 PM Great info. Thanks gwen and Ron. We learn something here at FT everyday. Thats what I like about this place. -------------- We must become the change we want to see. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/05/16, 03:40 PM Wow. We use those egg whites. I never even thought of adding them to my shake. Thanks for the tip!! -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/05/16, 04:56 PM What about soy protein powders? Our family is pretty lactose intolerant, so we use the soy and soy milk. Is there anything wrong with this?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/05/16, 05:08 PM No, there is no reason not to add some soy. It will even make the spectrum better. -------------- As far as genetics go, the skies the limit. You are limited only by your mental perception of it. Ron
getfit04 Posts: 17 Joined: 2004/01/05	2004/02/27, 04:50 PM A lot of good info here, thought I would bump this up!!:big_smile: bb1fit you should write a book! I have learned sooo much from reading your posts! Thanks!:)
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/02/27, 08:47 PM When you use pure whey as your only protein supplement, other than post workout, you really should do a couple things. One is have a tbsp. of flax oil or some type fats, and two, add some fiber. Both of these two things slow digestion dramatically. I find that flax meal is a great choice for fiber, with unmatched nutrtional profile. This is great before bed also. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
dacielex Posts: 2 Joined: 2006/02/08	2006/02/08, 05:12 PM I am new to all of this...I am a beginner in counting the carbs/cals/fat/protien's and in exercise. Everything that I am reading is confusing me big time. Someone says what is good to eat then someone says its a neg. cal. I really need help all the way around. I am 28yrs, 5'7", weighing at around 135. My problem is it is all in my midsection. I can handle the excercise part, just do not know what to eat.
dacielex Posts: 2 Joined: 2006/02/08	2006/02/08, 05:14 PM I am new to all of this...I am a beginner in counting the carbs/cals/fat/protien's and in exercise. Everything that I am reading is confusing me big time. Someone says what is good to eat then someone says its a neg. cal. I really need help all the way around. I am 28yrs, 5'7", weighing at around 135. My problem is it is all in my midsection. I can handle the excercise part, just do not know what to eat.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/02/08, 06:05 PM Well if your exercise regime is sound, then heres what I can do... I have never put anyone on a diet, rather, I choose to follow a set of guidelines. I tell everyone to: 1. Get fiber with every meal. 2. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day. 3. Get protein with every meal. 4. Protein and fat meal before bed. 5. Eat a good breakfast. 6. 6 meals a day. Simple? Yes. But effective if adhered to. If you complain that you do not know what to eat, use common sense. Say no to the candybar, but yes to the chicken. Simple, yet effective. -------------- Iron and chalk. Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.
mushie Posts: 116 Joined: 2006/02/01	2006/02/09, 09:29 AM Awesome thread you guys! I'm going to try this this week!