Chillies
have a very high thermogenic effect, so you literally scorch calories as you
chew. Other eats contain nutrients and compounds that stoke your metabolic
fire. Feed your metabolism with these.
Whole
grain
Your
body burns twice as many calories breaking down whole foods (especially those
rich in fiber such as oatmeal and brown rice) than processed foods.
Lean
meats
Protein
has a high thermogenic effect: You burn about 30% of the calories the food
contains during digestion (so a 300-calorie chicken breast requires about 90
calories to break it down).
Low-fat
dairy products
Rich
in calcium and vitamin D, these help preserve and build muscle mass—essential
for maintaining a robust metabolism.
Green
tea
Drinking
four cups of green tea a day helped people shed more than six pounds in eight
weeks, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports. Credit EGCG,
a compound in the brew that temporarily speeds metabolism after sipping it. To
up your intake, keep a jug of iced tea in the fridge.
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