If you are watching your calories or on a low calorie diet then you will want to get the most for your calorie dollar. Here are the best low cal munchies, snacks and foods that will keep you satisfied and full!
1. Grape Tomatoes – 1 calorie per tomato!
Grape tomatoes are little tomatoes that have a natural sweetness and at 1 calorie per tomato they are the best in low calorie snacks and really satisfy the sweet tooth. They are much better than grapes for example, since those have more calories and sugar. The grape tomato is also very refreshing and filling.
2. Medium Cucumber (7 inch long) – 24 calories
Cucumbers make a great low calorie snack. They are crunchy and with some seasoning make a really great snack for weight loss.
3. Lettuce – 1 cup – 7.7 calories
Lettuce can be a dieters best friend. So low in calories and yet so filling with lots of fiber and crunch.
4. Black Olives – 1 large – 4 calories
Black olives at 4 calories per olive are a great snack. They are filling, tasty and you 6 or 7 olives make a nice snack and that’s only 28 calories!
5. Celery – 1 large stalk – 10 calories
Celery is another great low cal snack. With 10 calories a stalk and a nice crunch you can easily convince yourself you’re eating chips 
without killing your diet.
6. Raw Spinach – 1 cup – 6.9 calories
This is one amazing vegetable that is filling, low in calories and loaded with all kinds of nutrients. Use a low cal dressing, sautee or just eat fresh with a few drops of rice vinegar, very tasty!
7. Apricot – 1 medium – 16.8 calories
Try eating with a glass of water, a great low calorie combination to feel full and satisfied.
8. Ice Pops – 1 pop – 12 calories (depending on brand)
Check your market’s freezer for low calorie ice pops that are sweetened with NutraSweet or other low cal sweeteners. A great sweet snack with very little calories.
By the way you can make your own ice pop snacks. Make some low cal fruit drink like, Crystal Lite, and then pour into ice trays and stick ice cream sticks in the center!
9. 1 Large Egg White – 17 calories (yolk adds another 54 calories)
Scramble a few egg whites and you have a great snack or meal with little calories. You can also add some chopped grape tomatoes. And don’t worry about the adding calories from margarine or butter for the pan, there are plenty of non-stick cooking sprays that have zero calories.
10. 1 Ounce Cod Fish – 34.7 Calories
Another great snack or can be a very low calorie meal with a couple more ounces added and a nice grilled vegetable side dish.
11. Clear Broths and Soups – Knorr Vegetarian Vegetable Bouillon: 2.1oz – 25 cal per cube
A nice flavorful broth makes a great snack, is filling and very low in calories.
12. Coffee and Tea – Zero Calories
13. Mushrooms – 1 cup raw – 15 calories
Very low in calories and can be eaten raw, or sauteed with a butter flavor no calorie cooking spray or a teaspoon of soy sauce.
14. Rice Cakes – 30-70 calories (depending on brand and flavor)
Great low cal substitute for chips and popcorn.
15. Mustard – 0 calories
Completely guilt free condiment that adds a great flavor to anything, even fruit!
16. Blueberries – 1 Cup, 84 calories
17. Strawberries – 1 cup, 48 calories
18. Pickles – 17-20 calories per pickle depending on brand
When you get sick of cucumbers pickles are a great alternative for a salty and zesty low cal snack and munchie!
19. Oatmeal-100-200 cal (depending on brand & flavor)
Very filling, nutritious and low in calories.
20. Hormel Bacon Bits – 1 tablespoon, 25 calories
These are bottled bacon bits that have 50% less fat than fried bacon and they are very tasty to munch on as a snack, salad topper, scrambled with eggs or as a low cal garnish for anything!
21. Water – Zero calories
Water is always allowed without any limits and water is essential for dieting success, drink plenty each day!
By the way if you want the most comprehensive information on nutritional counts for every type of food then visit Fit Day, they have lots of great tools and personalized diet diary capabilities that will help you track your meals, calorie, fat and carb counts and lots more, all free!
Happy Eating!!!
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