Health

Water is the drink or food item that has no calories. It is truly a zero calorie food. You should drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. Increase your water intake in summer. After freezing water into ice, you can consume it as ice cubes/chips to hydrate yourself.  

As a popular fruit, apples are highly nutritious. According to a study of the US Department of Agriculture, an apple of 109 grams has 3 grams of dietary fiber and provides 62 calories. Apart from being low in calories, it is a rich source of potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants compounds such as flavonoid quercetin. 

Cabbage is one of the food items or foods that are very low in calories. Available in an extensive array of colors such as red, green, and white, it is a common ingredient in salads, sales, and dishes like kimchi and sauerkraut. A cup of cabbage, around 89 grams, has only 22 calories.

Usually, we see cauliflower with a white head that lies inside green leaves. However, you can come across cauliflower with a yellow, orange, or purple head in rare cases. A cup of cauliflower, around 155 grams cooked cauliflower, has only 8-gram carbohydrates and provides only 40 calories. Due to which, it is an ideal substitute for grains or vegetables with high carbs.

As per its name, watermelon is a highly hydrating fruit or food item. While you consume it alone or by pairing it with feta cheese and mint, watermelon tastes delicious. Apart from water content, it contains many good nutrients such as vitamin C. A cup of sliced watermelon of around 154 grams has only 46 calories.  

Commonly used for salads, cucumbers are a refreshing food item. Due to very high water content, cucumbers are very low in calories. A half cup of cucumbers, around 52 grams, has only 8 calories. People consume it as salads to make a low calorie base for their high protein foods such as tuna and chicken.   

Highly acknowledged for their tart flavor, grapes have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. People consume grapes alone or with fish, salad, or yogurt. Its consumption helps you make your brain and heart health better. A half cup of grapes, around 123 grams, has only 37 calories.     

Available in vibrant colors like orange and red, beets have a good amount of manganese, protein, betalains, and heart-health-promoting properties. A cup of beets, around 170 grams, has only 74 calories.   

As a cruciferous vegetable, broccoli is highly nutritious. According to a study of the National Institutes of Health, consuming broccoli could lower risks of certain cancers and heart diseases. A cup of cooked broccoli, around 155 grams, contains only 54 calories and provides more than 100% of daily vitamin C needs.