So-called-"zero-calorie" foods, like celery and cucumbers contain fewer calories than the body uses to break them down.
They are especially helpful if they keep you from eating higher calorie foods!
Cucumbers
This yummy treat packs vitamins K and C, potassium, and a compound called silica, which helps to build and maintain connective tissue such as muscle, tendons, ligaments and bone.
Celery
Love to crunch? This is your veggie with only about 6 calories for a medium stalk.
Vitamins A and K, fiber, folate, and potassium are in this treat. It also contains compounds which can relax muscle tissue in artery walls, and increase blood flow,, helping to lower blood pressure.
Apricots
Beta-Carotene is just brimming in this delicious fruit. Apricots can help fight cancer and heart disease as well as protect your eyesight,
Asparagus
One half cup of cooked asparagus will set you back only 20 calories. Lots of vitamins K and A, plus B vitamins such as folic acid. B Vitamins play a role in breaking down sugars and starches, eating asparagus may help regulate blood sugar and fend off type 2 diabetes.
APPLE
Eating your apple with the skin on will help you utilize the metabolism-boosting fiber in it, as well as ursolic acid, a compound that may prevent the pounds from piling on, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.
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