low-calorie

Adjective

Meaning

Of a diet, involving eating a lower number of calories than would normally eaten, usually with the intention of losing weight.

Of a food or drink, having fewer calories than its standard form.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

lite diet restricted noncaloric low-cal calorie-restricted

Examples

A low-calorie diet in obese men decreased uric acid levels by 100 µmol/l (1.7 mg/dl). Source: Internet

Also low-fat isn't necessarily low-calorie and taking in lots of calories, well, scientists seem to think it leads to gaining weight. Source: Internet

According to Shulman, researchers should focus next on studying the effects of a low-calorie diet in type 2 diabetic human subjects and using the PINTA methodology to track glucose production. Source: Internet

It has been suggested the electrical stimulus of a lightning bolt striking mycelia in logs accelerates the production of mushrooms. citation Nutrition infobox Mushrooms are a low-calorie food eaten cooked, raw or as a garnish to a meal. Source: Internet

Low-calorie sweeteners like Sugar free provide the same sweetness of sugar without any calories. Source: Internet

Eat clean for 14 days with this low-calorie plan that takes the guesswork out of your diet. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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