Effective Metabolism Boosting Foods For You
June 18, 2016
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Almonds
You don’t want to go too big on the almonds,
because their fat content can undo any boost they have to your metabolism, but
research suggests that almonds and other tree nuts can help you out due to the essential
fatty acids they contain. The good thing is they taste great, so you can use
them as a snack to hold you over until your next meal, or you can chop them up
and use them to top a main or side dish. Green beans are one vegetable that
lends itself well to slivered almonds. And if you want to liven things up you
can get similar benefits from other nuts like walnuts or cashews.
Beans
Beans are often suggested for those wanting
to lose weight because their nutrient makeup is such that they have a very
positive effect on your metabolism. While they may be colloquially known as the
musical fruit, they are definitely worth exploring if you don’t currently
include them in your regular diet. They make a great side dish for most lunches
and dinners, and they can easily be added to soups and chili to make them more
robust and flavorful. In the Slow Carb Diet featured in The Four Hour Body,
beans are front and center for their slow-burning properties.
Coconut Oil
For a long time coconut oil was not suggested
as a good oil to use because of its high fat content. Now we know more about
good fats vs. bad fats and it’s become clear that there are plenty of benefits
to consuming coconut oil, including the positive results on the metabolism. The
only thing is that you can’t rely on just this for your efforts, as it only
provides a minimal boost, and it doesn’t last indefinitely.
Cruciferous Vegetables
The B Vitamins that are contained in foods
like Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, and others has a healthy
effect on your metabolism and can really start to turn things around if you
previously didn’t give much care or attention to the matter. These aren’t the
easiest veggies to increase your intake of, but if you look for recipes that
contain them they’ll usually include them with other ingredients that make them
taste better than eating them straight.
Spices
There are plenty of spices out there that
have been shown to be able to charge up your metabolism. Up for your
consideration are Curry, Black Pepper, Mustard, Cayenne Pepper, and Cinnamon.
You don’t have to eat spoonfuls of these spices directly, but don’t be shy with
them, as they can help to add flavor to otherwise bland foods. If you spot
other foods on this list that you don’t fancy eating, try spicing them up with
the above spices and you’ll be serving up a one-two punch to a sluggish
metabolism.
Coffee
Whether or not you want to start drinking
coffee to speed up your metabolism is up to you. It’s often mentioned as a food
that can help you burn calories, but at the same time it takes its toll on the
liver, and you should drink 3 extra cups of water for every cup of coffee you
have in order to help your liver flush out the caffeine and stay hydrated.
You’ll also have to take care not to add a bunch of sugar and cream, or go with
a specialty coffee that will have way too many calories and carbs
Ginger
The best way to start getting more ginger is
to use it when cooking other foods. It’s not like you can sit around eating a
bunch of ginger root. But it does add a good amount of flavor, and has been
shown to have metabolism-increasing properties. Dr. Oz recommends tossing into
your next stir fry, and if you use skinless boneless chicken breast, spices, and veggies like celery and
carrots you’ll soon have a calorie burning meal that will hold you over for
hours.
Cucumbers
You might not look at cucumbers the same way
the next time you see them in a your salad. There are plenty of reasons why
they play nicely into your metabolism-boosting strategy. They’re packed with
water, so they help to hydrate your body, plus they have plenty of
vitamins, nutrients, and fiber, all with very low caloric levels. You can try
adding them to more than just salads. Cucumber slices or sticks can make a nice
side dish to a sandwich or wrap, and can be combined with other vegetables in a
healthy mix.
Lean Meats
Lean meats should be combined with exercise
to help you develop leaner muscles which in turn leads to an increase
in your metabolism. They should have a good amount of protein to them, with
fewer calories and fat than their non-lean counterparts. Examples of quality protein you
can add to your diet in order to help strengthen your muscles are chicken
breast, turkey breast, When making a meal that’s great for your body take some
vegetables found on this page, as well as the spices listed below, use the on
these lean meats and you’ll be on your way.
Melon
Popular melons like Honeydew and Cantaloupe
not only taste great, but are also low in calories and have been featured in
countless diet books and programs. The cantaloupe especially has been thought
to be a good that contains fewer calories than it takes to eat it, meaning that
you’re actually losing weight by consuming it. It’s never been proven, but
these are still great foods to add to your diet, and they can be found year
round in the produce department.
Water
Keep all of your organs happy and functioning
the way they should be making sure you get enough water each day. Your
metabolism won’t be at its best when your body is yearning for hydration. Any
drink other than water helps to dehydrate the body, so it’s really easy to get
into a dehydrated state, and harder than you might think to get properly
hydrated. Start off slowly, but introducing one new glass of water in phases
and see how your body responds.
Spinach
Spinach puts up some respectable numbers in
the B Vitamin department, which leads to a more productive metabolism. And
aside from the direct relation, it’s also good for muscle function. If you’re
strength training, spinach will help your muscles recover, and this will lead
to a faster metabolism because you’ll end up with better muscle mass which
directly leads to burning up more calories, even when you’re asleep.
Keep in mind that it’s not necessary to
switch your diet to only these foods or do anything extreme. Just try to get
more of them into your daily menu than you currently do and you should start to
see the results of your efforts. Revving up your metabolism is not something
that happens overnight, so don’t look for a quantum leap. Your body needs time
to adjust to your new way of eating. But if you’re consistent it will get the
hint and start paying dividends.
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