How to Find Foods that Speed Metabolism

When your weight loss program needs a boost, finding ways to boost your metabolism can improve your results since the higher metabolic rate will help your body burn more calories. Introducing food that inherently speeds metabolism is a simple way to decrease fat and increase energy. Consider peppering your diet with these foods that speed metabolism.

Instructions

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  Consider foods that speed metabolism by being high in protein. Eating protein-rich foods like eggs, lean meats (like turkey and chicken), tofu and beans increases the amount of work your body has to do to digest it and, as a result, give your metabolism a boost.

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  Introduce foods to your morning routine that can serve as metabolism boosters. Items like rolled oats and yogurt, for example, can speed up metabolism with their good fat content and protein. Add a few metabolism boosting nuts like almonds and walnuts (that also provide good fat and fiber) and you've got a great breakfast for your weight loss program.

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  Eat more berries (such as strawberries, blueberries and the often touted acai berry) that are reportedly loaded with antioxidants and said to boost metabolism by triggering fat burning hormones.

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  Add foods that contain capsaicin, like cayenne and other red and green chili peppers, to your meals. These items can serve as metabolism boosters for a short time (as opposed to the longer lasting effects of foods high in protein) since your body will work to cool down after consuming them.

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  Drink beverages that include catechin, a tannin found in teas like green, white and Oolong tea. In addition to increasing metabolism to burn more calories, the antioxidant is also touted for additional health benefits like protection against heart disease and anti-aging properties.