Zero Calorie Roasted Garlic Chips

The other night my husband and I went on a date. I got these wonderful lettuce wraps and in them were crispy garlic chips. I knew I was going to have to make them. They make the perfect edible garnish that adds so much flavor and zero calories. I am a garlic lover and I enjoy nibbling on them throughout the day just like I would on nuts or fruit. They are so simple to make. 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Slice your garlic lengthwise and place on a baking sheet or baking pan leaving a bit of room in between each one. Some of mine were too close and they stuck together.

Place pan in the oven for 15 minutes. Take out the pan and let them cool. Once cooled keep in a ziplock bag or airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to eat them. They are browned and crunchy and quite tasty and the best thing... they are a negative calorie food!!! Enjoy!

Zero Calorie Cucumber Chips and Salsa

It is that time of the day again. Halfway between lunch and dinner and my tummy starts to grumble at me. Since I have a angel and a devil on each shoulder, the devil is telling me to go get some chips. The angel gently reminds me that I can satisfy that hunger with all the flavor and none of the calories. Thank you angel! With Superbowl approaching, you can make a big bowl of this salsa, chop up several cucumbers and enjoy the game the healthy way! 

Once again, you can eat this all day long because by the time you have digested this, it actually takes your body more energy to digest and it becomes a negative calorie food. Enjoy!

Negative Calorie Cucumber Chips and Salsa

2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced diagonally

1/2 sweet onion, diced

3 ripe tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

2 garlic cloves minced

1 jalapeno, diced (can add or reduce according to your heat preference)

Salt and pepper to taste

In a small bowl, mix together the onion, tomatoes, cilantro, minced garlic and jalapeno. Stir and add salt and pepper to taste. 

Place your sliced cucumbers on a plate and top with salsa and serve. I garnished my plate with cilantro, but it is not necessary.

Zero Calorie Dijon Garlic Broccoli

I am always amazed when an amazing dish that is negative calories tastes so amazing. This is one of my all time favorite ways to eat broccoli. You can eat this all day long if you like because after digestion there is not a single calorie going into your body. Great for dieting. I eat it even when I am not worrying about calories. It is a great side dish to any main meal as well. 

Zero Calorie Dijon Garlic Broccoli

3 Cloves garlic, Chopped
3 TBSP dijon mustard
1 TBSP water
2 cups chopped broccoli

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a saucepan add chopped garlic, dijon mustard, and water. Cook over medium low heat stirring constantly for 3 minutes. This is just to get the bite out of the garlic. 

In a bowl, add your chopped broccoli. Pour the sauce over the broccoli.
Stir well. 
Add to oven and cook for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. I like my brocolli al dente. If you like it mushy, then cook longer to your desired texture. 

Zero Calorie Detox Juice

BOOST Your METABOLISM Naturally with this Zero Calorie Detox Drink. '

Did you know both apples and cinnamon raise your metabolism? They also take more energy to eat or drink than the calories they contain, making them zero calorie foods. 

Cinnamon Apple Detox Juice

adapted from Running away? I'll Help you pack!

1 Apple thinly sliced ( I used a pink lady apple)

1 Cinnamon Stick

Drop apple slices and cinnamon stick in the bottom of the pitcher, and cover with ice about 1/2 way through then with water. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving. 

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Zero Calorie Red Roasted Carrots

As I have stated on this site; Negative Calorie foods are foods which require more energy to burn off than they actually provide, making them a popular choice for dieters. Carrots  are not just good for your eyes, carrots are a filling negative calorie food that is ideal for cooking or eating raw. Today I bring a quick easy recipe we all enjoy. Don't laugh, but they are actually one of our dogs favorite adult foods they beg for. 

Negative Calorie Red Roasted Carrots
adapted from Pinterest

1/2 tsp cinnamon, 
1/2 tsp paprika,
1/2 tsp chili powder, 
1/2 tsp garlic powder 
1/2 tsp sea salt.
6 carrots cut into "chips" 

Mix spices well in a large ziplock bag add sliced carrots and shake well.

Roast at 400 for 20 minutes on a cookie sheet or baking stone lined with parchment until the edges are crispy brown.

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Zero Calorie Vanilla Mocha Frappuccino

Why do I call this a zero calorie frappuccino? This recipe makes 2 = 14 calories each Vanilla Mocha Frappuccinos. Zero calories by the time you digest.

Perfect for Summer! Enjoy!

Skinny Vanilla Mocha Frappuccino 
adapted from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Freeze 2 cups strong coffee. (0 calories)
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (20 calories)
1 tsp vanilla extract (12 calories)
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (4 calories)
2 packets stevia natural sweetener (0 calories)


In a cup mix coffee and water and stir until combined. Place in a shallow container, cover and freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
Once coffee is frozen, place in a blender with the milk, vanilla, stevia and cocoa powder. Blend until combined.

Baked Garlic Turnip Fries

So why is this zero calorie? A calorie is the unit of energy-producing potential in food that, if not used, is converted to fat and then stored in all those nasty little areas like our hips, thighs and buttocks. .

Every piece of food that we stuff into our mouths has the following ingredients:

• Nutrients (Carbohydrates, protein, fat)
• Caloric Value (calories)
• Vitamins
• Minerals

Why is this important? Because when we eat, the vitamins and minerals in our food help our bodies to produce enzymes that aid in the digestion of that food. Negative calorie foods cause our bodies to produce even more enzymes that not only break down the particular food's own calories, but additional stored calories as well. This can stimulate effective weight loss in a relatively short period of time. Turnips are one of those foods. 

These fries taste like the regular potato fries. I was shocked. I can now have my guilty pleasure food, without the weight gain.

Baked Garlic Turnip Fries

(Gluten-free, Vegan, Sugar-Free, Zero Calorie)

adapted from Spark Recipes
Turnips, 1 large cut into sticks
Sea Salt, 1 dash 
Fresh garlic, minced 1 tbsp 

Peel and cut Turnip into sticks and rinse.
Pre-heat oven to 425.
Combine turnip and garlic in a plastic bag and shake well to coat turnip.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Spread turnip evenly in a single layer on sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes.

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