Not everybody has an annoyingly fast metabolism that burns off anything and everything consumed by the body. So we've searched for the 10 best foods to help boost your metabolism and help speed up a healthy weight loss.
1.Water - Keeping hydrated by drinking plenty of water boosts your metabolism and can make you feel full for longer. Sometimes confusing thirst with hunger can cause you to eat so instead, have a large glass of water. Water will increase your energy, keep you healthy and help you lose weight.
2.Almonds - Full of good calories, almonds are a superfood packed with vitamins and high in fibre meaning you're getting a nutritional treat and you feel satisified for longer.
3.Green tea - Herbal tea is crammed with antioxidants that give your metabolism a huge boost, drinking a cup in the morning can set you on a healthy path for the rest of the day.
4.Low fat yogurt - Research has found that including low fat dairy in your diet is essential for weight loss. A superfood that also contains weight-loss friendly calcium.
5.Berries - High fibre and low calorie, berries are full of antioxidants, as well as giving you a bost, they satisfy a sweet tooth.
6.Salmon - All fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids making it a great source of energy and a metabolism booster.Salmon is a superfood that not only boosts, but leaves your complexion with a healthy glow.
7.Lean meat eg. Turkey - Lean meats take longer to digest so your body burns more calories and are a good source of protein.
8.Hot peppers - These have been scientifically proven to boost your metabolism because your body burns more calories a chemical found in spicy peppers.
9.Vitamin B eg.spinach, eggs, beans - In order to process rich fibre foods, your body must burn extra calories. Packed with protein and low in fat, vitamin B food such as beans fill you up and give your body a boost.
10.Apples - Fruit is essential for a healthy diet and apples are low in calorie content and can increase your metabolism and aid weight loss.
Alexandra Baracskai
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