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Natural Diet Aids

Dieting can be a difficult process, especially when results are slow to come. In addition to eating healthy foods and working out, there are a few "superfoods" that can aid in weight loss more than the average meal. These foods work by increasing metabolism, suppressing appetite, and aiding in muscle building and digestion. By eating a calorie-controlled diet that includes these foods, you may see results faster.

  1. Lean Protein

    • Lean protein is an important aspect of any diet, especially for those trying to lose weight. Proteins such as lean cuts of chicken, beef and even pork, plus fish, eggs, beans and nuts all are healthy protein-packed diet aids. These foods will keep you feeling fuller longer, and combined with moderate exercise, will help you build more muscle, which speeds up metabolism and burns fat. Even proteins like fish and nuts, which may contain a moderate amount of fat, are good for weight loss thanks to the omega-3 fatty acids, which have disease fighting-properties and are thought to speed metabolism.

    Fiber

    • Fiber, like protein, can help suppress appetite, because after you eat it, you feel fuller longer. It also aids in digestion, flushing out your system, reducing bloating and making you feel better and lighter. Also, fiber-filled foods such as fruits, vegetable and whole grains like whole wheat, oats, quinoa and brown rice do not cause a spike in insulin, so they aid in regulating your metabolism.

    Natural Metabolism Revers

    • There are a few "superfoods" that can actually rev your metabolism immediately after you ingest them. Capsaicin is a chemical found in spicy peppers, such as habanero, cayanne and jalapeno. Your metabolism may speed up by 25 percent for up to three hours after ingesting a spicy meal because capsaicin increases heart rate. Caffeine is another ingredient that has has the same effect. Green tea packs a double whammy thanks to the caffeine and a chemical called EGCG, which is also thought to speed up metabolism by increasing brain and nervous system function.

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