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Salman asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

apples are negatice kcal so will alot of them make me fatter, or thinner or what,will i lose weight?

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  • rr
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    A calorie is a calorie is a calorie. No matter what food you get it from.

    from Donald Hensrud, M.D. (Mayo Clinic)

    The Internet abounds with lists of purported negative calorie foods — foods that supposedly take more energy to process and digest than they provide in calories. The theory is that you can lose weight by eating lots of these negative calorie foods. Proponents claim, for example, that you will burn 80 calories digesting a 25-calorie piece of broccoli, for a net loss of 55 calories.

    Celery is another commonly cited example of a negative calorie food because it's made mainly of water and cellulose, an undigestible vegetable fiber. Other foods sometimes labeled as negative calorie include asparagus, berries, broccoli, cauliflower, grapefruit and cabbage.

    Here's the reality. Throughout the day, about 10 percent of your total energy expenditure goes to digest and store the nutrients in the food you eat. Foods that contain few calories, such as celery, require a relatively large amount of energy to digest compared with the amount of calories they provide. That means it's theoretically possible to have a negative calorie food, but there are no reputable scientific studies to prove that certain foods are negative calorie or that they aid in weight loss.

    The bottom line: Many of the foods touted as negative calorie foods are vegetables and fruits that can aid in losing weight as part of an overall healthy diet plan. But they're probably not negative calorie and they're not a magic bullet for weight loss. In addition, following extreme diets that promote eating only a few foods can cause you to miss out on important nutrients. The key to successful weight loss is adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise.

    So in reality an apple is about 95 calories . 10% loss through digestion = 85.5 positive cals. If you ingest 3500 cals more than you need you will gain a pound. Don't be fooled by negative calories... they are just low calorie foods. Good Luck

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Today there is too much information available on losing weight that has become more confusing and sometimes difficult to follow. It's actually very easy to lose weight if you follow my weight loss tips.

    * Be in right frame of mind

    * Eat whole food

    * Eat fresh fruit

    * Drink enough water

    * Always chew your food

    * Take small meals

    * Include protein at meal

    * Shut off TV while eating

    * Increase your physical activity

    Cheers and Good Luck

  • 1 decade ago

    They are a important part of a healthy diet. But remember, all things in moderation. You could overeat any food and gain weight. Just eat healthy, small meals, but try to eat 4-5 small meals a day.

  • 1 decade ago

    eat all kinds of fruit not just apples.

  • 6 years ago

    enjoy high calorie treats as the accent not the centerpiece

  • 5 years ago

    go christmas caroling with the kids

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