6 foods that naturally boost Metabolism Want to speed up fat burning while doing nothing? Give these 6 superfoods a whirl. They’ll help boost your metabolism AND burn up calories. Green Tea This popular refreshment is said to inhibit fat absorption and keep your blood sugar levels stable. Have at least four cups a day and you’ll probably notice that it helps curb your appetite, too. Chilli Just as this spice can set alight your taste buds and make your eyes and nose run, it spices things up on the inside, too. Chillies and peppers contain capsaicin, a chemical that gets the system racing and makes your body more likely to burn calories than convert them to fat. Some studies suggest your body is 25% more efficient at burning fat for up to 3 hours after eating capsaicin-containing foods. Pineapple The iodine in this tropical fruit is great for keeping the thyroid gland healthy. The thyroid controls how quickly your body burns energy – simply explained, if it’s under-active you’ll be fatigued and prone to putting on weight; over-active and you’ll be nervy and slim. Ginger This woody spice creates bodily heat that kick starts your fat burning system. Avoid ginger too close to bedtime when you want to calm down as it’s a stimulant. Grate it into soups, curries and salads (go easy – it’s strong) or chop up a few slices and gently simmer in water for a reviving, spicy drink. Brown rice Your body burns this grain slowly so it helps to keep you satisfied for longer because your blood sugar is kept at an even level. Brown rice also contains a powerful combination of B vitamins essential for fat burning, and helps clear liver congestion, too. Salmon & sunflower seeds Both of these are examples of foods that contain zinc; zinc is needed for Leptin to work properly. Leptin is a hormone that regulates how we use energy; it’s the gatekeeper of the body’s metabolism. The high protein count in both salmon and sunflower seeds will keep you satisfied for longer and help you maintain a healthy blood sugar level. It’s a nice thought that you can lose weight while in an armchair, but to really boost your metabolism you will need to exercise more. Muscles take more energy to maintain than fat, so exercising hard to firm up your body will release more fat to maintain them.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000
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