Speed up your metabolism

Food for thought---

fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries and other fruits, whole grains, and at least 8 glasses of water a day-- all help increase your metabolism.

Fruit

apples, blueberries, watermelon, grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines and more

Vegetables

Carrots, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, beet roots

Here are ideas about the foodstuff that you should consume in order to boost your metabolism level:

It is advisable to consume more of proteins, as it takes a longer time to break up protein food for digestion, meaning that you will be able to burn more calories. In fact all your meals should contain some form of protein food.
Calcium intake is of prime importance, as it helps in speeding up basal metabolism. But you should prefer consuming calcium through foods, rather than going in for calcium-based supplements. Milk is one of the richest sources of calcium, so make milk drinking an integral part of your routine.

Eating fiber food is very advantageous, as its mechanism is the same as that of protein food. Fiber food helps in burning more calories, thus makes losing weight easier and faster. Eat loads of beans, fresh fruits and vegetables and whole-grain breads.

Instead of going in for black tea or other kinds of teas available in the market, it is recommended to drink green tea, as it increases your basal metabolism and also contains less caffeine.

You should never even think of skipping your breakfast, which most people tend to do so. People who tend to ignore this meal end up snacking on unhealthy foodstuff.
It's very necessary to drink water at frequent intervals, because it is water that helps in digestion of food. So, drink plenty of water, at least 8 to 10 glasses per day


12 Foods that increase your metabolism:

Almonds and Other Nuts
• Beans and Other Legumes
• Spinach and Other Green Vegetables
• Dairy Products
• Instant Oatmeal
• Eggs
• Turkey and Other Lean Meats
• Peanut Butter
• Olive Oil
• Whole-Grain Breads and Cereals
• Extra-Protein (Whey) Powder
• Raspberries and Other Berries



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