Twenty Foods | Basic Low Calorie Recipes

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20 Foods That Are Easy to Digest and Low in Calories

Eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated! If you're looking for foods that are easy to digest and low in calories, you're in the right place. Here’s a list of 20 foods that fit the bill.

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1. Lettuce - Romaine

• Ingredients: Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Instructions: Chop the romaine and mix it with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper

2. Apples - Apple Oatmeal

• Ingredients: 1 cup oats, 1 apple (diced), 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 cups water or milk.
• Instructions: In a pot, bring water or milk to a boil. Add oats, diced apple, and cinnamon, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until creamy.

3. Morning Oats

• Ingredients: Rolled oats, milk, cashew butter and a fruit.
• Instructions: Combine oats, milk, and honey in a jar. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Add toppings before serving.

4. Rice

• Ingredients: Cooked rice, mixed vegetables, eggs, soy sauce, and green onions.
• Instructions: In a pan, scramble the eggs, then add rice and vegetables. Stir in soy sauce and cook until heated through. Garnish with green onions.

5. Barista Styled Coffee

• Ingredients: Brewed coffee, milk, and sweetener to taste.
• Instructions: Froth the milk using a frother or whisk. Pour the frothed milk over the brewed coffee and add sweetener as desired.

6. Chicken

• Ingredients: Chicken breasts, olive oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs.
• Instructions: Marinate chicken in olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs for 30 minutes. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.

7. Potatoes

• Ingredients: Potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
• Instructions: Boil potatoes until tender, then drain. Mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.

8. Zucchini

• Ingredients: Zucchinis, olive oil, garlic, and cherry tomatoes.
• Instructions: Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles. Sauté garlic in olive oil, add zucchini noodles and cherry tomatoes, and cook for 3-4 minutes.

9. Eggs

• Ingredients: Eggs, salt, pepper, and butter.
• Instructions: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a pan, pour in the eggs, and stir gently until cooked to your liking.

10. Seaweed

• Ingredients: Dried seaweed, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
• Instructions: Soak seaweed in water for 10 minutes, then drain. Toss with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

11. Cabbage

• Ingredients: Shredded cabbage, soy sauce, and garlic.
• Instructions: Sauté garlic in a pan, add cabbage and carrot, and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes. Drizzle with soy sauce before serving.

12. Chickpeas

• Ingredients: Chickpeas, cucumber (diced), tomato (diced), olive oil, and lemon juice.
• Instructions: Rinse and drain chickpeas. Mix with cucumber, tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice for a refreshing salad.

13. Miso

• Ingredients: Water, miso paste, tofu, and green onions.
• Instructions: Boil water, then dissolve miso paste in a small bowl with a bit of hot water. Add to the pot, along with diced tofu and sliced green onions.

14. Feta 

• Ingredient: Feta, olive oil, salt and pepper
• Instructions: Bake feta for fifteen minutes @ 350degrees

15. Chicken Broth

• Ingredients: Chicken broth, diced vegetables, and cooked chicken.
• Instructions: Heat chicken broth in a pot, add vegetables and cooked chicken. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

16. Berries

• Ingredients: Mixed berries, milk, oats, and sweetener(optional).
• Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

17. Tofu

• Ingredients: Firm tofu, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and garlic.
• Instructions: Press and cube tofu, then sauté in a pan until golden. Add vegetables and soy sauce, cooking until heated.

18. Butternut Squash

• Ingredients: Butternut squash, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube squash, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes.

19. Mushrooms

• Ingredients: Arborio rice, vegetable broth, mushrooms, and onion.
• Instructions: Sauté onion and mushrooms in a pan, add rice, and gradually stir in broth until creamy and cooked.

20. Milk

• Ingredients: Milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
• Instructions: In a pot, mix sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add vanilla and cool before serving.

By incorporating these foods into your diet, you can help maintain a healthy lifestyle while keeping your calorie intake low. Remember, everyone’s digestive system is different, so it’s important to listen to your body and choose what works best for you!