8 Foods that Boost Your Metabolism

If you want to look and feel your best then it’s important to eat a well balanced diet that’s made up of nutrient-rich foods. This means eating lean sources of protein, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats.

As the winter months pass and springtime approaches, many people will be looking for weight-loss options to help them look their best when they step into their swimsuit. As a result, talk shows and newsstands will be buzzing with the latest diet fads. Unfortunately, many of these diets are difficult to sustain over a long-term period and don’t provide the weight loss solution that people are looking for.

In order to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. Exercise can certainly help you create a caloric deficit, but did you know eating certain foods can also increase the amount of calories you burn in a day?

If you are looking for a way to boost your metabolism and promote weight loss naturally, you may want to consider adding some of these power foods to your diet:

 

1.   Beans

Beans are packed with fiber and low in fat, which makes them an excellent choice for carbohydrates. The higher levels of fiber found in beans require your body to work harder—and burn more calories—to process.

 

 

 

2.   Cinnamon

Cinnamon has several different health benefits from helping your body break down sugars more efficiently to lowering your cholesterol. For an extra boost to your metabolism, you can add cinnamon to oatmeal, coffee and tea.

 

 

 

3.   Avocados

Avocados are packed with essential fatty acids and monounsaturated (healthy) fats. These elements go a long way towards maintaining a healthy and efficient circulatory system. These heart-healthy foods are also full of fiber, which helps burn more calories.

 

 

 

 

4.   Chili Peppers

Really want to turn up the heat? Then add chili peppers to your diet. The capsaicin present in these peppers can cause your body to burn up to 100 more calories in a 24-hour period!

 

 

 

 

 

5.   Coffee

Coffee can do more than jump-start your day—it can jump-start your metabolism as well! The caffeine in a single cup of coffee can boost your metabolism by up to 15%.

 

 

 

6.   Green Tea

Green tea contains two elements that can kick up your metabolism: caffeine and EGCG. Research suggests that consuming one or two cups of green tea every day can stimulate your nervous system and promote weight loss.

 

 

 

 

7.   Salmon

Salmon contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower your cortisol—a stress hormone that can cause fat storage. Salmon is also an excellent source of protein for your muscles and building your muscles is an excellent way to boost your metabolism.

 

 

 

 

 

8.   Oatmeal

If you’re looking for the perfect breakfast food to start your day, oatmeal may be just the thing you need. Oats are high in fiber, which requires extra energy to process. Research has also shown that oatmeal can lower your insulin levels and reduce your risk of heart disease.

You deserve to live a happy and healthy life. If you are looking for a way to increase your energy and burn more calories every day, consider adding a few of these essential power foods to your diet!

 

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When we eat right we feel great.   You are what you eat and we hope this article will help inspire you to develop and think more about the foods you should incorporate into your diet to create or maintain your body.