Foods that Boost your Metabolism

Beating your metabolism can be one of the trickiest parts when it comes to losing weight. It's incredibly frustrating to put in the hard work to diet and exercise and not see results because of your sluggish metabolism. Here are 10 foods that will kick-start your metabolism and help you to lose weight.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is full of fiber, which means that your body has to burn extra calories to break it down. It also helps to lower the insulin levels in your body, which means that your body will be less inclined to store fat. Just try to have it without sugar when you eat it.

Turkey

A high protein, low calorie food like turkey is perfect for weight loss. It's also a great way to speed up your metabolism- the lean muscle you'll build when eating it will boost it naturally.

Spinach

Spinach is so packed full of vitamins that it's practically a miracle food- it contains antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, iron and vitamin C. Loading up on this low calorie food will help you get a faster metabolism and will leave you feeling great.

Water

If you're dieting now, you may already be drinking plenty of water. If not, it's time to start- not only is water great for your body, but it can improve your metabolism. Studies have shown that drinking water can improve your metabolic rate by as much as 30%. For a better effect, make sure to drink water throughout the day.

Hot Peppers

Hot peppers contain Capsaicin, a chemical that releases stress hormones, which will help you burn calories by speeding up your metabolism. Try a little cayenne pepper, or maybe some jalapenos! 

Green Tea

Green tea is a natural diuretic, which means it can help boost your metabolism and your energy levels. While green tea has almost no calories, the substances commonly added to it aren't always conducive to weight loss, so try and drink it plain if you can.

Yogurt

Yogurt is chock full of protein, which means that your body will burn lots of calories while digesting it. Try picking a low calorie flavor so that you'll burn more calories than you consume while having your snack.

Apples

Apples are another food that's full of fiber. They're also very filling, which means that you can just snack on an apple when you're tempted to have a high-calorie snack. 

Beans

Yet another fiber-rich food earns a spot on this list. Beans are also a great source of protein, so they'll be doing double duty when it comes to improving your metabolism. Try eating them over brown rice for a great diet-friendly meal.

Brocolli

Broccoli combines the natural metabolism helping power of calcium with the powers of Vitamin C, making it another super food. The calcium will act as a metabolic trigger, while the vitamin C will  help your body to absorb more calcium. There's nothing you can't do with a little broccoli in your diet!