Counting Calories In Vegetables, Food Calories

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Counting Calories In Vegetables - Food Calories

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When dieting, counting calories can render awesome results on your weight scales. Vegetables are tops for dieters because most all are ultra-low in calories and contain zero-minimal fat. Oh my, there is a pretty picture developing here - and that picture is YOU!

And vegetables make a healthy choice for anyone - dieting or not! Steaming your vegetables or enjoying them raw without added sauces/oils is the absolute healthiest means of preparation, though because they are so low in calories, a bit of sauce/glaze will certainly keep vegetables well within 'diet calorie range'.

Be sure to wash all vegetables well before use to remove harmful bacteria and insecticides. No calorie butter spray can be used generously, so squeeze that bottle and in turn, squeeze those unwanted pounds away by enjoying something healthy and diet smart!

FOOD	SERVING SIZE & PREPARATION	NUTRITION NOTES	CALORIES
Calories in Alfalfa Sprouts	1/2 cup, raw soups, salads, sandwiches, sauteed, steam, stir-fry	Contains folate; also contains substance that inhibits the absorption of trypsin, a digestive enzyme necessary for digesting protein. If uncooked, will counteract vitamin E and may damage liver or muscles. Eat only sprouted or cooked. Large quantities should be steamed at least 3 minutes.	5
Calories in Amaranth Leaves (Pigweed)	1/2 cup, boiled stir-fry, steam, with small potatoes like greens; leaves wilt quickly	Packed with Vitamin C, calcium and vitamin A. Also contains magnesium and potassium, helpful for lowering blood pressure naturally. It is prevalent along the roadsides and once considered a weed. Slightly sweet taste.	14
Calories in Artichoke Hearts	1/2 cup, boiled	Take heed with bottled or canned hearts as they contain a high amount of sodium.	42
Calories in Asparagus	1/2 cup, boiled steam, boil, stir-fry, great when prepared as a soup	High in sulfur content, thus causing an unusual scent in urine after ingesting. Acts as a superior diuretic. Do not eat if you have gout as the purines in asparagus may contribute to the disease.	23
Calories in Bamboo Shoots	1/2 cup, sliced & drained eat thoroughly cooked or canned versions	Good source of fiber and zinc. Raw shoots contain poisonous amounts of cyanogens that will cause cyanide poisoning so cook thoroughly before ingesting.	12
Calories in Beets	1/2 cup, sliced & boiled pickled, boiled, steamed, canned	Ingesting an abundance of beets can cause red urine. Beets act as a great diuretic.	26

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