15 Foods That Will Help Boost Your Metabolism

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Grapefruit

 

Grapefruit lowers the insulin( that triggers your system to store fat) levels in your body. Its also very rich in fiber, and your body must burn extra calories in order to break it down.
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Green Tea

 

Green tea is the main source of epigallocatechin gallate, known better as EGCG which is a healthy way to speed up your brain and nervous system, causing your body to burn more calories.

Yogurt

 

Yogurt is  high in protein that requires a lot of energy to be processed. Plus, the pro-biotic cultures found can help regulate your digestive tract.

Almonds

 

Almonds are essential fatty acids that supports the rise of your body’s metabolism. Just don’t overdo it because they are also very high in calories!!
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Coffee

 

Coffee has caffeine, which does give you a boost of that extra energy when you fill drain. Just make sure you keep it between 2 - 3 cups a day, or you risk a host of side effects, that includes irritability and jitters.

Turkey

 

Turkey is a protein-rich meat that builds lean muscle tissue, which causes your body to burn extra calories and raises your metabolism.

Apples

Apple is a low-calorie snack is high in fiber, which your body must burn calories to break down. You know the saying "an apple a day, will keep the doctors away".

Spinach

 

Spinach speeds up your metabolism and it’s a great source of antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, iron and vitamin C. So I think Popeye was on to something.

Beans

 

Beans are low in fat and packed with protein which keep you full for long durations. So due to that, your body must burn extra calories in order to process this fiber-rich food.

Jalapenos

Capcaisin found in jalapenos helps support your body to burn extra calories for hours on end. After you ingest them, it speeds up both your heart rate and metabolism.

Broccoli

Broccoli contains a highly effective metabolism-boosting team of nutrients such as calcium and vitamin C.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal helps speed up your metabolism because your body takes a long time to break down the fat-soluble fiber and lowers your body’s insulin level.

Soy Milk

Fortified soy milk is filled with calcium. Calcium helps boost your metabolism!!

Curry

So what can curry do?? It increases the amount of calories your body burns and in turn, speeds up your metabolism.

Cinnamon

A little bit of cinnamon can help  metabolize sugars effectively, maintain steadier blood sugar levels, and also helps lower your cholesterol.

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