Rather obviously, the low calorie diet is based on the fact that if you are going to achieve weight loss, the important thing to eat fewer calories than you need for exercise.
Definition of a calorie?
The calorie is a unit for measuring food's ability to produce heat and energy. A calorie is the the amount of energy required to raise one cubic centimeter of water by one degree centigrade. If a meal has higher calories, then it will will give you more energy when it is eaten.
Examples of low calorie foods include broccoli, cucumbers, apricot, meals containing beef, and low-fat cheese.
Servings: Makes 2 cups DIRECTIONS: Melt butter over high heat. Saute crumbs until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Drain. Source: The Best of Bon Appetit, Vol. 1 (1970) From: Sallie Krebs