1. Watercress—4 Calories Per 1 CupYou need this low-calorie veggie in your diet: A study fromtheCenters for Disease Control and Prevention found that, amongitemsin the produce aisle, watercress is one of the mostnutrient-dense,meaning that those diminutive green leaves providelofty amounts ofnutrients.[1] Like other cruciferous vegetables,watercress alsopacks plenty of antioxidant power.2. Arugula—5 Calories Per CupThis peppery green can fill out a salad or sandwich for verylittlecalorie cost. What it lacks in calories, arugula makes up forwithplenty of bone-strengthening vitamin K. Similar to otherleafygreens, arugula can also be considered an antioxidantpowerhouse.Look for it alongside other tender greens such as babyspinach atthe grocer.3. Celery—6 Calories Per StalkIt might not have been awarded the superfood status that hasleadkale to be a regular fixture in the crispers of hipsters,butcelery adds a lot of crunch to a calorie-controlled diet. It'sanexceptionally high-volume food, meaning you can eat bushels ofitwithout going into calorie overload.4. Bok Choy—9 Calories Per 5 LeavesWhile kale and spinach might get all the press, this Asian greenisa worthy addition to a calorie-controlled diet. This member ofthecruciferous vegetable family is a nutritional standoutwithrespectable amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A,disease-thwartingantioxidants. It also has a milder flavor thanmany dark leafygreens to appease picky eaters.5. Radish—17 Calories Per CupDelivering tempered peppery heat and great texture todishes,radishes might be stingy when it comes to calories, but theysupplygood amounts of vitamin C. Our bodies require adequateamounts ofvitamin C to support growth and repair of bodily tissues,includingyour expanding muscle mass. And don't forget the leafygreen tops,which are very much edible and packed with alow-calorienutritional windfall.6. Zucchini—31 Calories Per Medium ZucchiniFruits7. Cucumber—22 Calories Per 1/2 CucumberCukes are about 95 percent water, which is why they're one ofthelowest-calorie options in the produce department. This highamountof water can even help keep you hydrated and feeling full soyou'reless likely to give into cookie-jar temptation. For a littleextrabit of fiber, leave your vegetable peeler in the drawer, sincethepeel is where much of the grit in a cucumber is found.8. Plum—30 Calories Per Plum9. Grapefruit—37 Calories Per Half Grapefruit10. Strawberries—49 Calories Per Cup11. Honeydew Melon—61 Calories Per Cup12. Blackberries—62 Calories Per CupGrains13. Bulgur—76 Calories Per 1/2 Cup (Cooked)14. Soba Noodles—113 Calories Per Cup (Cooked)15. Teff—128 Calories Per 1/2 Cup (Cooked)16. Wheat Bran—31 Calories Per 1/4 Cup17. Popcorn, Air-Popped—31 Calories Per Cup18. Rice Cakes, Plain—35 Calories Per Cake19. Shirataki Noodles—0 Calories Per 3 Oz.20. Sandwich Thins—100 Calories Per Thin (2 Halves)Meats21. Turkey Breast Deli Meat—72 Calories Per 3 Oz.22. Cod—70 Calories Per 3 Oz.24. Turkey Legs—91 Calories Per 3 Oz.every 30 minutes.25. Chicken Breast—92 Calories Per 3 Oz.26. Pork Tenderloin—92 Calories Per 3 Oz.27. Eye Of Round Steak—100 Calories Per 3 Oz.28. Silken Tofu—31 Calories Per 3 Oz.30. Canned Kidney Beans—108 Calories Per 1/2 Cup31. Lentils—115 Calories Per 1/2 Cup32. Liquid Egg Whites—25 Calories Per 3 Tbsp33. Mozzarella, Part-Skim—71 Calories Per 1 Oz.34. Skim Milk—83 Calories Per Cup35. Plain Nonfat Yogurt—137 Calories Per Cup Nuts/Seeds36. Almond Milk, Unsweetened—30 Calories Per Cup37. Powdered Peanut Butter—45 Calories Per TbspSeasonings38. Red Wine Vinegar—3 Calories Per Tbsp39. Thyme—3 Calories Per Tbsp40. Cinnamon—6 Calories Per 1 Tsp

When it comes to breakfast, the optionsareendless. Pancakes or waffles? Bacon and eggs? Muffin followed byapastry? So why limit those delicious dishes to the morninghours?Here are 34 healthier snack options to satisfy thosebreakfast foodcravings all day long.1. Nut Butter, Banana, and Chia Seed ToastTry this superfood twist on classic PB and toast with 1/2 abanana(sliced) and a sprinkle of chia, which is packed withvitamins andminerals (like six times more calcium thanmilk!).2. Berry and Yogurt SmoothieHere’s a simple and delicious smoothie for the morning rush.Blendfrozen fruit (banana and berries work well) with Greek yogurtand aliquid of your choice (milk, juice, coconut water—whateveryoulike). Freeze overnight and thaw throughout the day to enjoy intheafternoon or blend up in the morning.3. Savory Oatmeal With an EggTake oatmeal to a whole new level by making it savory. Prepareasusual with milk or water, but add a pinch of salt andpepperinstead of any cinnamon or sugar. Then top with an over-easyorpoached egg and sprinkle on a little cheese for an extratastykick.4. Quinoa Fruit SaladSpice up a plain old fruit cup with a scoop of quinoa. Tossthewhole shebang around until the quinoa is evenly distributed. Addadressing of honey, lime, and basil for a little extra body.5. Tomato Toast With Macadamia RicottaHere’s a healthier take on a classic breakfast sandwich: Take2slices of a hearty whole-grain bread, spread each slice with1tablespoon of homemade macadamia ricotta cheese, and sprinklewithshiso or basil, kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper to taste.Add1-2 hearty slices of fresh heirloom tomatoes (blotted withpapertowel to remove excess liquid) and enjoy.6. Quinoa and Chia PorridgeCooking quinoa in milk (cow, soy, or almond) and adding somesweetspices and fruit makes for a great substitute for classichotbreakfast cereals. Plus, it’s high in protein and essentialaminoacids like lysine, which is essential for tissue growth andrepair.Simply put all the ingredients into a pot and bring to aboil. Thensimmer, stir, top with your favorite add-ons, andenjoy!7. Avocado Toast With EggSometimes simple is just better. Top two lightly toasted slicesofwhole-grain bread with smashed avocado and a sprinkling of saltandpepper. Layer on two sunny-side up eggs for a healthy doseofprotein, and you've got a well-rounded breakfast. Stack 'em inatupperware container for easy transport or cook the yolks abitmore and make the whole thing into a sandwich.8. Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast BowlHere’s a healthy way to have chocolate for breakfast. A bowlfulofquinoa makes for a filling, protein-rich base, and the bananaandberries add a few servings of fruit.9. Leftovers n’ EggStuck with last night’s leftovers? Place a scoop of leftoverroastedveggies, potatoes, or meat in a container; top with acracked egg;and heat in the microwave until the egg white iscooked through, 30to 45 seconds. (Or just prep in the oven.)Feeling fancy? Sprinklewith some freshly grated Parmesancheese.10. Warm Fruit Bowl11. Zucchini Bread Oatmeal12. Egg Breakfast Muffins13. Open-Face Breakfast Sandwich14. Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie15. PB&J Waffle Sandwich16. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Breakfast Burrito17. Stuffed Apple Surprise8. Chocolate Pumpkin Oatmeal19. Blueberry Overnight Oats20. Coconut Yogurt Quinoa Muffins21. Zapped Scrambled Eggs With Veggies22. Oatmeal Squares23. Morning Glory Muffins24. Pumpkin Granola Yogurt Parfait25. Zucchini, Banana, and Flaxseed Muffins26. Berry Breakfast Parfait27. Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups28. Frozen Nutty Banana29. Homemade Instant Oatmeal30. Cheesy Spinach Baked Eggs31. Vegan Blueberry Flax Breakfast Muffins32. Berries and Oats Microwave Muffin33. Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies34. Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Squares