If you are not one of those happy girls who can eat whatever she wants and "burn" calories thanks to a fast metabolism, then you should definitely eat the following foods to increase your body's metabolism.
Instructions
Step 1
Grapefruit lowers the level of insulin in your body, which causes your body to store fat. Plus, it's rich in fiber, and your body must expend a lot of calories to digest it.
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Green tea is the main source of epigallocatechin gallate, more commonly known as EGCG. This type of catechin speeds up the processes in the brain and makes your body burn more calories.
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The high protein content of natural yogurt requires a lot of energy to process them, which means calories are burned. Plus, the probiotic cultures found in yogurt regulate the activity of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Almonds contain essential fatty acids that help boost your body's metabolism. Just do not overdo it, because they are very high in calories.
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Coffee, or rather the caffeine contained in it, helps to increase the body's metabolism. Just do not exceed 2-3 glasses a day, otherwise you risk getting a lot of side effects, including irritability and nervousness.
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Turkey meat is rich in protein, which is needed to build muscle tissue. This forces the body to burn excess calories and boosts metabolism.
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Apples, like grapefruit, are a low-calorie, high-fiber snack. Plus, apples will help you satisfy your hunger and stay full longer.
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Spinach and other leafy vegetables are high in nutrients. In addition to speeding up the metabolism, it is also an excellent source of antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, iron and vitamin C.
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Legumes are usually low in fat and rich in protein. They are able to satisfy hunger for a long time, and your body must burn those extra calories in order to process this fiber-rich food.
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Broccoli contains a whole team of beneficial vitamins and substances that increase the metabolic rate. For example, vitamin C helps the body absorb more calcium, and calcium, in turn, increases metabolism.
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Oatmeal contains dietary fiber and it takes time and effort for the body to dissolve it. Oatmeal also normalizes blood insulin levels, and as a result, metabolism is accelerated.
Step 12
Add some cinnamon to your tea to help your body absorb sugar more efficiently. Cinnamon can also help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
