200 kilocalories serving
Today, when the problem of excess weight acquires the character of an all-planetary epidemic, counting calories turns into a vital necessity. It is especially important for those who are forced to lead a sedentary lifestyle. Of course, low-calorie food will not solve all the problems associated with an incorrect diet and lack of movement, but still it can protect well from many troubles.
There are so many people who want to know the approximate calorie content of their food today that they even produce special gadgets and software applications for them.
We suggest you take a look at a selection of portions of different products, which contain exactly 200 kcal.
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1. 588 grams of raw broccoli
Broccoli, or asparagus cabbage, looks very similar to cauliflower. But its taste is much richer, especially if it is properly steamed. In its raw form, it is also very useful. Broccoli contains a lot of vitamin C, as well as other vitamins, trace elements and fiber. Due to these properties, broccoli is included in most therapeutic diets for a variety of diseases.
2. 1425 grams of celery
Celery is such a low-calorie product that, if desired, it can be chewed without stopping. It is delicious both raw and processed. It can be added to soups, stewed with meat (of course, such a dish will have a different calorie content), and also make delicious side dishes from it. In salads, the taste of celery is perfectly combined with apples and carrots.
3. 385 grams of apples
Apples are much more calorific than celery, but still their caloric content is low enough that even those who need to lose weight urgently can enjoy them to their heart's content.
4. 125 grams of avocado
Avocado fruits are very high in calories, but they contain just a huge variety of useful substances. In addition, regular consumption (in reasonable quantities) of these wonderful fruits contributes to the normalization of metabolism and triggers the natural mechanism of fat burning. If you mash the avocado in mashed potatoes, then it can be successfully used instead of butter for sandwiches.
5. 328 grams of kiwi
Kiwi, or Chinese gooseberry, not only has a wonderful taste, but is also very rich in various useful substances. It even contains iodine. It is enough to eat 1-2 pieces daily to supply your body with an almost complete set of vitamins. Kiwi is not recommended only for those who have allergic reactions, and those who suffer from increased acidity of gastric juice.
6. 570 grams of young carrots
It is young carrots that are especially rich in useful substances. Probably everyone knows about its benefits for the eyes and skin, and the low calorie content allows you to eat it literally without restrictions.
7. 290 grams of grapes
Grapes are a very high—calorie product. But it contains a lot of vitamins and other useful substances, so you do not need to give it up even during a diet. A few grapes will not only please with a wonderful taste, but also give a tangible boost of energy.
8. 83 grams of dried apricots
Dried apricots are dried apricots in a special way, so it's not surprising that they are so high in calories. But still, it is much healthier to eat it than ordinary sweets, in which there is nothing but flavorings and calories. Dried apricots are characterized by an unusually high content of potassium, carotene, calcium, iron and other valuable substances.
It should be noted that you should eat dried apricots in limited quantities not only because it has a lot of calories. The fact is that when it is harvested, very toxic substances are very often used, suppressing the growth of mold. Therefore, if you eat dried apricots very often and a lot, you may encounter an allergic reaction, even if you are not prone to allergies.
9. 553 grams of melon
Melon is a very sweet, tasty and rather low—calorie delicacy. There are so many natural sugars in it that people with high blood sugar should consult a doctor before eating melon.
10. 357 grams of canned peas
Canned green peas are loved by many. It is really so delicious that you can eat it directly from the jar without resorting to any processing. It is quite easy to calculate the caloric content of this product — one small jar just contains about 200 kcal.