5 FOODS TO SPEED UP YOUR METABOLISM
Many of us struggle to keep up with the body's changing needs as we grow, the body is sustained by it's metabolism which is all the biochemical reactions that occur within a living organism and it needs to be at a normal rate for one to maintain a healthy life. A fast metabolism can be beneficial to most whilst a slow metabolism is certainly bad because your body stores more fat than it should. A slow metabolic rate results in lower muscle mass, less energy and of course packing up some weight to name a few, I mean-it's all bad news right? Fortunately there are foods that one can incorporate into the diet to boost metabolic rate to achieve a younger, more healthier you. 5 Foods that can speed up your metabolism include
1. APPLES CIDER VINEGAR
Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber but they mostly contain 'pectin' which is a soluble fiber. Fiber helps your body absorb nutrients better and also helps food pass better through the digestive system which helps keep you regular.
Acetic acid in apple cider vinegar helps lower your blood sugar levels by improving insulin function.
Caffeine provides a short-term energy boost which increases metabolism by increasing calorie burn. It's a great one, I mean it literally breaks down fat! Studies have shown that one cup of coffee can increase fat burning by as much as 29% but of course this is with either exercise or eating less.
3. PROTEIN RICH FOODS
Protein has a high Thermic effect ( It requires a large amount of energy to be processed and digested). Studies show that the body burns more calories maintaining muscle than it does maintaining fat therefore having more muscle mass enables your body to burn more calories at rest.
Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber but they mostly contain 'pectin' which is a soluble fiber. Fiber helps your body absorb nutrients better and also helps food pass better through the digestive system which helps keep you regular.
Acetic acid in apple cider vinegar helps lower your blood sugar levels by improving insulin function.
Caffeine provides a short-term energy boost which increases metabolism by increasing calorie burn. It's a great one, I mean it literally breaks down fat! Studies have shown that one cup of coffee can increase fat burning by as much as 29% but of course this is with either exercise or eating less.
3. PROTEIN RICH FOODS
Protein has a high Thermic effect ( It requires a large amount of energy to be processed and digested). Studies show that the body burns more calories maintaining muscle than it does maintaining fat therefore having more muscle mass enables your body to burn more calories at rest.
THE BEST SOURCES OF PROTEIN
The sources of protein which you can include in your diet are listed below
Eggs
Seeds (Chia seeds especially)
Legumes
Meat
Fish
Tree nuts
Dairy (Milk and Greek yogurt especially)
4. CHILI PEPPERS
Chili peppers contain capsaicin, a chemical compound that gives peppers their "hotness". Capsaicin enhances Thermogenesis (the conversion of calories to heat for fuel). They make your body produce the fight-or-flight response where the sympathetic nervous system releases hormones that increase your heart rate and as a result your body is forced to burn more calories.
5. GREEN TEA
Like Coffee, green tea has been scientifically proven to burn an extra 70 to 110 calories. It contains epigallocatechin gallate which is a form of catechin, it helps prevent the conversion of glucose to fat in fat cells and also increases the rate at which your body burns fat.
Although the food listed above may boost your metabolic rate you should always keep in mind that water is the ultimate booster. Our bodies depend on water to carry out normal bodily functions, a dehydrated body automatically slows down all body functions. It is important to drink enough water daily.
The sources of protein which you can include in your diet are listed below
Eggs
Seeds (Chia seeds especially)
Legumes
Meat
Fish
Tree nuts
Dairy (Milk and Greek yogurt especially)
4. CHILI PEPPERS
Chili peppers contain capsaicin, a chemical compound that gives peppers their "hotness". Capsaicin enhances Thermogenesis (the conversion of calories to heat for fuel). They make your body produce the fight-or-flight response where the sympathetic nervous system releases hormones that increase your heart rate and as a result your body is forced to burn more calories.
5. GREEN TEA
Like Coffee, green tea has been scientifically proven to burn an extra 70 to 110 calories. It contains epigallocatechin gallate which is a form of catechin, it helps prevent the conversion of glucose to fat in fat cells and also increases the rate at which your body burns fat.
Although the food listed above may boost your metabolic rate you should always keep in mind that water is the ultimate booster. Our bodies depend on water to carry out normal bodily functions, a dehydrated body automatically slows down all body functions. It is important to drink enough water daily.
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