Exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep are two of the best things you can do. However, there are also plenty of foods that speed metabolism, so adding them to your diet may give you the extra edge to lose more weight. Below is a list of eleven foods that help speed up metabolism. read more
In fact, studies have shown that eating hot peppers can boost the metabolism by up to 25%, with the spike lasting for up to 3 hours. 2. Whole Grains: Oatmeal and Brown Rice. Whole grains are full of nutrients and complex carbohydrates that speed up metabolism by stabilizing our insulin levels. read more
It’s well reported that fiery capsaicin (think: hot sauce, cayenne, chilies) can rev up the metabolism, but study findings presented at the Experimental Biology meeting in Anaheim, California, showed similar weight loss potential in dihydrocapsiate (DCT), the non-spicy cousin of hot peppers. read more
In fact, just the act of chewing metabolism boosting foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean cuts of meat can increase your calorie burn by up to 30%! In this diet plan, foods are broken down into four types of "active calories"—chewy foods, hearty foods, energizing foods, and warming foods. read more