Zero Calorie Shaved Asparagus Salad

 

According to eatingwell.com; Eating asparagus may help protect against and fight certain forms of cancer, such as bone, breast, colon, larynx and lung cancers. Asparagus is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells. It is also packed with antioxidants, ranking among the top fruits and vegetables for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. This, according to preliminary research, may help slow the aging process.

Asparagus is also a zero calorie food. Meaning it takes more energy to burn than the calories it provides. So this salad is something you can eat all day long if you wish. We were surprised how much we loved it and it will now be a regular dish in our home. 

Zero Calorie Shaved Asparagus Salad 
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons braggs amino acids
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly ground black, to taste
1 cup of your favorite lettuce

Shave asparagus into long thin strands using a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Soak the strands in a large bowl of ice water for one hour. Drain well and dry with paper towels.

To make the dressing combine braggs amino acid, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk until blended. Pour the dressing over the asparagus and toss well. Arrange over a bed of lettuce. Serve immediately

Zero Calorie Angry Cabbage

 

Cabbage has unique cancer preventive properties with respect to bladder cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer. It's also a good source of Vitamin C, Fiber, and Potassium.. Cabbage also has the fewest calories and least fat of any vegetable. It takes your body more energy to digest this dish than the calories it provides. So it is a Zero calorie meal.

If you love spicy, this dish is for you. My husband LOVES this dish and begs for me to make it. Fine with me! He actually loves it both served hot and cold so I make extra and put it in an air tight container for him to take to work. A very healthy zero calorie salad. Enjoy!

Zero Calorie Angry Cabbage

adapted from Curry and Comfort

2 TBSP braggs amino acids

1/2  head of cabbage shredded

1/2 sweet onion sliced

1/2 cinnamon stick

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 bay leaf

1 serrano chili sliced

1 red pepper, sliced

1/2 tsp of ground turmeric

1 Tbs of red chili paste

Sea Salt to taste

Spray a skillet with zero calorie cooking spray. 

 Heat to medium-high heat and add braggs amino acids into skillet and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, bay leaf, turmeric , curry powder, cinnamon to fry for 30 seconds without burning.

 Then add the onions and chilies and cook for another minute. 

Add your cabbage.

Stir and cook until a little wilted. 

Add your red chile paste and stir. 

Serve hot or cold!

Zero Calorie Recipe Round-up

I hope you all had a great week and that my posts have helped you with your healthy eating goals. Here are the recipes I brought to you this week for easy access. Eat all you like, they are negative calorie foods!

Zero Calorie Roasted Garlic Chips

Spicy Roasted Bok Choy

Zero Calorie Pickled Green Beans

Spicy Roasted Bok Choy

Known as "Chinese Cabbage" Bok Choy contains a high amount of Vitamin A and Vitamin C per 4 oz. serving, so I tend to eat a lot of it during cold and flu season to help me naturally fight off the illnesses going around. It is also packed full of fiber and contains cancer fighting nutrients. The best feature is that it is a zero calorie food. It is great in salads, soups and side dishes.This is one of my favorite ways to make Bok Choy.

Spicy Roasted Bok Choy

adapted from Anja's Food For Thought

4 baby bok choy

2 tablespoon braggs amino acids

4 garlic cloves, sliced

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 

1/4 cup diced sweet onions 

Salt and Pepper 

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. 

In a small bowl, braggs amino acids, cloves and chili flakes. Set aside. 

Cut bok choy lengthways in halves. Slice up your garlic. Place into a baking dish. Pour the sauce on top.

Bake in the oven at 350 for 15 minutes for al dente, 20 minutes for cooked well. 

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 Apple Celery Salad

I am not one that usually enjoys Celery in my salad. The reality is, I am not that big of a Celery fan at all. So I was shocked when I fell in love with this salad. I admit it does not sound appealing at all. Funny thing is... everyone loved it. We had company here from out of town, so I made two salads, one that was negative calorie foods, for me. The other a creamy cucumber dish for the guests. Everyone loaded up on the cucumber one and just took a little spoonful of the apple celery salad. Soon, everyone came back for seconds of the apple celery salad and it was the talk of the table, how well the flavors went together. I dare you to try it. Eat it all day... it is after all burning more calories than it contains. 

Negative Calorie Apple Celery Salad
adapted from beyond salmon
4 celery stalks sliced thin ( I used a peeler and slowly peeled the celery, then cut the slices into thirds)
1 apple, cut into julienne slices
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 Tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
2 tsp lime or lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste.


Chill until you are ready to serve, or serve immediately!

Zero Calorie Honeydew Mint Salad

Looking for a nice refreshing cold side dish to get you through the summer heat? This recipe is great and filled with all negative calorie ingredients. So you can enjoy it through the day without worrying about your waistline. 

Zero Calorie Honeydew Mint Salad


1 Honeydew
1/4 cup stevia
1/2 cup water
8 mint leaves


Bring water to a boil and add stevia and mint leaves. Boil for 3 minutes, strain and let cool. 
Take your honeydew melon and slice in half. Remove the center pulp. Slice into thin strips and arrange on a platter. Pour your syrup over the melon. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Serve cold. 

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Mint Cucumber Salad

Recently I went to my girlfriends pool for a nice day in the Sun. She served me this salad and it was so wonderful. All Negative Calorie ingredients, so you can eat it all day long without worry. If you are not familiar with negative calorie food, it is food that actually uses more calories to eat and digest, than the food contains. This dish is perfect for Summer and your swimsuit figure. 

Mint Cucumber Salad
gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan.
adapted from Going Cave Woman


1 large cucumber - thinly sliced with a mandolin
1/2 sliced red onion - thinly sliced
2 carrots - thinly sliced
Sea salt
1/3 cup of white wine vinegar
1/3 cup water
3 packets of stevia zero calorie natural sweetener
2 TBSP chopped mint leaves
Juice of one lime
pepper, to taste


Slice cucumbers very thin with a mandoline and sprinkle with Sea Salt. Leave for 20 mins and rinse salt off really well and squeeze out any excess liquid.
Thinly slice carrots and red onion and set aside.
Make dressing and marinate with cucumbers, carrots and onion for 2 hours in the fridge.
Toss everything together in a bowl and serve.

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