What can I eat that is 500 calories?

One-Pot Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (539 kcal). Shrimp Tacos (492 kcal). Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Mexican Style (485 kcal). Cranberry Rosemary One Pan Chicken (532 kcal). Vibrant Curry Cashew Chickpea Quinoa Salad (492 kcal). Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl (510 kcal).

Is 500 a lot of calories?

Share on Pinterest The 500-calorie diet is a type of very-low-calorie diet (VLCD). People on the 500-calorie diet aim to eat only 500 calories a day, which is about a quarter of the daily recommended intake for adults. The upper limit on the diet is 800 calories per day.

How much weight is 500 calories a day?

In general, if you cut about 500 calories a day from your usual diet, you may lose about ½ to 1 pound a week. But this can vary depending on your body, how much weight you want to lose, your gender and activity level.

How do I count 500 calories a day?

Choosing healthy snacks twice a day will easily save you 500 calories. Cut one high-calorie treat. Try to remove one high-calorie food item each day. Whether it is a donut in the morning, a brownie or bag of chips at lunch, or chocolate cake after dinner, you will save 250 to 350 calories or more.