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 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.