Foods That Will Boost Your Metabolism

By Dora Hector


There are many types of metabolism boosting foods that a person can incorporate in his or her diet in order to lose weight quickly, and maintain the desired weight. Safe and long term weight loss only occurs when a person exercises, eats the right foods and burns more calories than he or she intakes on a typical day. The following are some of the best metabolism boosting foods available in the market.

Spinach and Broccoli - Metabolism is simply the process through which the body converts fat into energy. The by-product of this process is normally heat and moisture among others. Spinach is known to increase metabolism. It is a great source of magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin C and antioxidants. These nutrients can also contribute to a person's overall well being. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin C, which helps the body to absorb calcium more efficiently. Nutritionists, and many other health experts, consider calcium a metabolic trigger. Therefore, the more you have in your body, the faster your metabolism will be.

Green Tea & Coffee - Green tea is a common ingredient in many diet pills because it contains EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate, which boosts metabolism by speeding up brain function and the nervous system. Adding a bit of cinnamon to the tea can lower your cholesterol and maintain sugar levels while improving the taste as well. Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant which will force the body to increase metabolism to provide enough energy to keep you active through the day.

Curry and Jalapenos - Jalapenos contain a compound known as capcaisin which increases heart rate and metabolism for several hours after it is ingested. Other spices such as curry and cayenne pepper have similar properties and can boost the flavor of meals as well as your metabolism.

Meals taken during the diet program should be well balanced. All proteins should be obtained from legumes such as beans, or white meats like tuna. Deep fried foods, processed foods and alcoholic drinks should be avoided completely or reduced. Stay away from products containing aspartame among other artificial ingredients. Drink lots of clean water, increase your vegetable and fruit intake and you will be happy with the changes in just a few weeks.




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