28 Low Calorie, Fat Burning, Weight Loss Friendly Foods

There are many foods out there which can really help to burn body fat and promote your weight loss process.

Some of these foods are very filling , energy boosting and keeps hunger away for quite a long time of a day.

In the mission of my own weight loss, I’ve learned about some fat burning, weight loss friendly foods and here I’m summarizing 28 of them. Hoping, this article will be beneficial for someone out there who is still confused like I was before, about what to eat or not to or how much to eat!

28 low calorie, fat burning and weight loss friendly foods:

1. Water

Of course water is zero calorie drink.

The main reason that I’m putting it on the number one position is that WATER IS LIFE, literally! Not only it keeps diseases away, it also helps to burn body fat.

Like many other parts of our daily diet, hydration is a key component, our body can’t function properly without proper hydration. So does the weight loss process.

If you do everything (diet and workout) right but don’t give your body enough water, the weight loss process will slow down and you won’t be getting any desired result. And doctors say, 3 liters of water per day can keep you away from illness.

So, water is number one!

2. Nuts

Nuts are high in good fat and can be very weight loss friendly if consumed in moderation.

It also can be very high in calories, so, it’s very important to watch over the amount while consuming.

Nuts are high in protein, fiber and can improve metabolism. When you are on a mission of healthy diet, nuts can be a great option to snack on.

3. Apple cider vinegar

Many say about Apple Cider Vinegar these days. So what it really do?

The best kind of apple cider vinegar is perfect for salad dressings and can also be consumed by diluting in water.

Several studies showed that having apple cider vinegar with a high carb meal can be much beneficial.

4. Tuna

Tuna is a very popular lean fish.

It has low-calorie, low-fat and high protein.

So this is a perfect food for body builders, models and for those who are in the mission of losing weight like me!

5. Chicken breast

Boneless chicken breast is one of the best lean meats out there. It’s a favorite for all the fitness lovers out there.

Three ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breast contains only around 110 calories and 21 grams of protein.

Other than that, lean meat contains zinc, Vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acid, very low saturated fat etc.

I love to follow a low-carb diet and this is my favorite lean meat.

6. Cow milk

Pure cow-milk is very high in protein and low in calories.

A cup of cow-milk has 86 calories and 8 grams of protein.

This contains vitamin D, B12, calcium, phosphorus etc. Cow-milk is very good for healthy bone and teeth as well.

7. Lentils

Lentils are filled with protein, fiber, magnesium, potassium, iron and many more goodness.

About 20 gram of lentils give you around 80 calories. Its multivitamins are also good for heart health.

8. Chia seeds

Chia seed is rich in anti-inflammatory properties, omega-3 and minerals. It’s considered as one of the healthiest super foods.

A tablespoon of chia seeds contain around 4 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber.

9. Chickpeas

Chickpeas are great source of protein and fiber.

About 20 grams of chickpeas contain around 75-80 calories.

10. Coconut

Coconut contains high amount of theronine, which is an amino acid that prevents fat buildup in the liver.

An average sized real coconut contains 15 grams protein, 2 tablespoon coconut butter contains 2 grams protein and a cup of coconut milk contains 5 grams of protein.

11. Peas

Peas are power house of protein when we are talking about veg-protein. A cup of peas can contain 10 grams of protein and low calorie.

Peas also improve digestive system and help to recover muscles after a heavy workout.

12. Spinach

Spinach has low calories obviously but 1 gram of protein per cup.

It is also high in Vitamin C, A, folate and magnesium.

13. Corn

A cup of corn can provide 16 to 20 grams of protein!

Which is a great news if you are in a low-carb, high-protein diet and a vegan even.

14. Hot peppers or chilly

Studies suggest that hot pepper or chilly burns calorie, burn fat and promotes the weight loss process.

15. Grapefruit

Citrus fruits like grapefruits are full of fiber, multivitamins and great natural properties that can be helpful for losing weight.

16. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate helps you to satisfy your sweetness cravings and pure dark chocolate can boost your weight loss process.

17. Guava

1 cup guava can provide 9 gram of fiber, multivitamins and it is very low in calories. One of my favorites!

18. Lettuce

A lettuce leaf is filled with fiber and contains only five calories! That’s why, many smart health freaks make it their burger wrap instead of a 200 calorie bun!

19. Asparagus

Asparagus is a super low-cal dish with only 25 calories per cups. But its filled with tons of fiber and multivitamins.

20. Watermelon

Watermelon is a super hydrating fruit because it contains 90% of water!

A cup of ice-cream is an unhealthy choice when you are looking for a cool and sweet treat. It can contain around 150-250 calories or even more!

Have watermelon instead. It’s sweet, cool, refreshing and contains only 45 calories per cup!

21. Apples

Research shows that a large apple contains about 90 calories and 4 grams of fiber. It’s a great food for weight loss too.

22. Eggs

A large egg contains about 78 calories and 6 grams of proteins.

Egg is an amazing choice when you are searching for a low-calorie, fat-burning, weight loss friendly food.

23. Cucumber

Talk about low-calories, hydrating and filling food, you can’t skip cucumber!

A large cucumber on your diet contains only 28 calories! And of course it is one of the best weight loss friendly foods.

24. Cabbage

Having a low calorie soup before a meal can help you consuming lower calories and to feel full for a long time.

Cabbage soup can be a great option for that. There’s only 18 calories in a cup of it!

25. Shrimp

Rich in protein, three ounces of shrimps contain only about 90 calories.

26. Oatmeal

Oats is one of the best choices of carbs.

A cup of water cooked oats contain only 150 calories.

27. Green tea

If not milk and sugar included, green tea is a zero-cal food.

Its components are great for increasing metabolic rate, burning body fat and promoting weight loss process.

28. Celery

Celery is one of the lowest calories foods of nature! It contains only 5 calories per stalk and is very hydrating and full of multivitamins.

Final thought:

Honestly, there are many healthy options of low calorie, fat burning and weight loss friendly foods to choose from when you make up your mind to eat healthy.

It won’t happen in a day or a week!

We just have to try to build a habit of reading food levels, avoiding canned food as much as we can and replace the unhealthy food options slowly.

Remember, fitness should be our goal and health should be our main priority.

Thank you for reading.