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These 10 foods contain less than 100 calories per serving.

These 10 foods contain less than 100 calories per serving.

These foods almost all have less than 100 calories per serving. Do you want to lose weight, maintain weight or eat healthy? This is easy to do with these foods

Zucchinis

Grilled, steamed or through a zucchini bread. This vegetable can be combined endlessly. Zucchini is full of minerals, including iron, potassium and magnesium. In addition, the vegetable contains a lot of fiber and no fat.

Number of calories per 100 grams (steamed):27

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Popcorn

Did you know that popcorn is high in antioxidants? Try popping the popcorn dry, so without oil. This saves a lot of calories! Instead of butter, salt or sugar, use a little chili powder for taste.

Number of calories per 100 grams:387 (per serving 56)

Lemon

Lemons are ideal to give your food or drink a little twist. Put a slice in your water bottle or freshen your fish with some juice. Lemons are full of vitamin C and help your body flush out toxins.

Number of calories per 100 grams (lemon juice):30

Broccoli

Broccoli is not called a miracle vegetable for nothing, it contains just about everything you need. With 80 grams you already get the daily amount of vitamins C and K. Broccoli also keeps your digestion going and makes it easier to lose weight.

Number of calories per 100 grams:29

Onions

An onion contains a lot of polyphenol:a vegetable substance with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, eating onions reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. An onion is easy to add to any dish. This way you can easily make your food healthier and secretly a bit tastier.

Number of calories per 100 grams of raw onion:36

Mussels

These shellfish are delicious and healthy. They are low in fat and high in protein. After a portion of mussels you have the feeling that you have finished a hearty meal. Pay attention to how you prepare the mussels. This makes a big difference in the calorie count.  

Number of calories per 100 grams of steamed mussels:74

Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt contains all kinds of good natural fats that are easily absorbed by the body. In addition, it contains a lot of proteins, which give you a long-lasting feeling of satisfaction and help build muscle tissue.

Number of calories per 100 grams:45

Coconut fat

Coconut fat is multifunctional. You can use it to bake, give your smoothie a healthy boost or spread it on your sandwich to replace butter.

Number of calories per 100 grams:878 (per tablespoon:117)  

Rice cake

Rice cakes are widely used in low-calorie diets. However, they are only healthy if you invest them properly. A bare rice cake causes a huge rise in your sugar level. Do you want to prevent a sugar dip? Then top it with avocado, nut butter, goat cheese or hummus.

Number of calories per 100 grams:374 (per rice cake:26)  

Figs

Looking for a sweet snack? A fig is rich in vitamins A and B, potassium and calcium. Keep in mind that a dried fig contains more calories than a fresh one.

Number of calories per 100 grams:64 (dried figs:207)

Source:Sante September 2015 Text:Noor Smit