HEALTHY LOW CALORIE MEALS

OVERVIEW

In this post you’ll find an introduction to healthy low calorie meals, including:

• Recipes and their full grocery list
• A list of low calorie foods
• Low calorie meals for breakfast
• Healthy low calorie meals for lunch
• Low calorie snacks
• Healthy low calorie meals for dinner

Sounds like you’ve made a commitment to your health, and we’re here to make that easier with healthy, low calorie meals! We know that life can be busy, yet making time for our health is always going to come first. As we dive into some of our favorite healthy, low calorie meals we first want to remind you that everybody (quite literally, every body) is different. 

We’ll suggest some ready-to-go recipes at different calorie counts, but want to remind you that these recommended proportions are specific to the recipe, not to your body type! You may need to eat half or 2X or some other Xs of the recipe to meet your nutritional needs. 

The bottom line is that it’s important to be mindful in eating foods that are rich in nutrients with the portions that are right for your body. Excessive calorie counting can cause problems, and the number of calories consumed are not the only factor in determining a healthy diet and lifestyle.

If you are new to your wellness journey, we suggest connecting with a professional nutritionist. However, if you’re familiar with your goals and the calories you need to consume to get you there, here’s some of our favorite recipes for healthy, low calorie meals.

What are the best low calorie meals?

The best low calorie meals are easy to make, provide rich nutrients, taste great, and are low calorie meals that fill you up. Ultimately, we don’t want to feel hungry after we’ve eaten!

As we share different types of meals, some of the highlight recipes are:

HEALTHY LOW CALORIE MEALS

LOW CALORIE BREAKFAST IDEAS

Kick off your morning with a little gratitude and a whole lotta nutrients! Try any of these low calorie breakfast recipes for portion control — and thus good body energy… and good mind energy.

Now, if you’re wondering: what can I eat for breakfast that is low in calories?

You’re looking at recipes using oatmeal, smoothies, and eggs. We have a few combinations for you to choose from. For most people, you’ll want to get in at least 20 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber, and 10 grams of healthy fat (think avocado, coconut oil, or nuts).

What is the best breakfast to lose weight and stay healthy?

Some of the best breakfast foods are yogurt, chia pudding, and cottage cheese; grapefruit, berries, and bananas from your fruit group, and we’ll say it again — all things eggs or egg substitute. Additionally, we love this article from Healthline that talks about key healthy breakfast ingredients, 14 Healthy Breakfast Foods that Help You Lose Weight.

HEALTHY LOW CALORIE MEALS

LOW CALORIE LUNCH IDEAS

Have you ever stopped mid work morning and asked yourself:

What can I eat for lunch that is low in calories? What’s healthy for lunch for weight loss?

Of course, we recommend a nice and hearty, protein packed recipe. Some of our favorite recipes, with under 400 calories each include:

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What are the best low calorie snacks?

Looking for something to snack on between meals? We recommend popcorn (watch for added salt and butter), edamame, carrots and hummus, nonfat Greek yogurt with honey or berries; smoked salmon with low-fat cream cheese, and a frozen banana.

Click on a BUENA list to get each recipe and all of the ingredients you need to make it happen!

HEALTHY LOW CALORIE MEALS

HEALTHY LOW CALORIE MEALS FOR DINNER

If you’re in search of healthy and low calorie recipes that will fill you up after a long day, we’ve got some BUENA lists for you! The best recipes are full of taste, and are dense — so you really feel full and hearty after the meal.

Do you ever wonder…

What are the best low calorie foods?

To sum up, the best low calorie foods are:

• Eggs
• Scallops
• Pork tenderloins
• Cottage cheese

The best low calorie fruits and vegetables:

• Watermelon
• Strawberries
• Apple
• Spinach
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Cabbage
• Cucumber

What can I eat for dinner with low calories? What is the healthiest dinner for weight loss?

Each recipe has a different flavorful approach — you’ll notice most of the ones we recommend have some things in common: lots of veggies, grains, beans, and legumes, and plenty of lean protein. 

You’ve probably noticed this pattern by now. The best ingredients make for the best health, and we’re just here to share the tastiest of combinations of those ingredients. 

The recipes we’re sharing for a healthy and low calorie meal are: