Thea: Hey guys,
this is Thea from CanXida.com and Eric Baker's Nutrition team.
And today we're going to go over foods that increase your metabolism and help you lose weight.
Foods that increase metabolism, not only help you lose weight, but also come with several
other health benefits like lessening the risk of obesity and other related health issues.
So let's get right into it. Before we get started,
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Number 10, egg whites. Egg whites are known to be packed with branched chain amino acids,
which keep your metabolism going throughout the day and they can be eaten for any meal.
Number nine, chili peppers. In addition to tasting amazing, chili peppers produce a chemical called
capsaicin that may boost your metabolism by increasing the rate at which your body burns
calories. This chemical alerts your hormones and signals the body to burn calories faster.
Number eight, ginger. Ginger is known to have metabolic increment properties
that also increase the body's temperature that can control your appetite.
For example, simply adding two grams of ginger powder to a glass of water
may help one burn 43 more calories than just drinking a regular glass of water.
Number seven, dark chocolate. Ever thought eating chocolate help you lose weight?
Well, eating a piece of dark chocolate today has proven to increased metabolic activity.
Since dark chocolate is filled with mono saturated fatty acids, or MUFAs,
it keeps your metabolism fired up and helps you burn calories faster and also improves mood.
Number six, lentils. Lentils are a must if you are trying to increase your metabolism.
They are packed with iron and are super rich in protein.
Both of which are super important and effective in increasing your metabolism and keeping it going.
Number five, broccoli. Eating your greens is important indeed. Broccoli is known to contain
a substance known glucoraphanin which has multiple health benefits that include retuning your
metabolism, lowering your blood fat levels, and even reducing the risk of age related diseases.
Number four, green tea.
Green tea is one of the most effective and fastest ways of increasing metabolism.
It contains bioactive substances known as caffeine and epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG, that are
known to increase metabolism significantly. In fact, drinking three to five cups of green
tea a day can increase your metabolism by 4% and help you burn 70 extra calories.
Number three, flax seeds. Flax seeds are known to have many health benefits, especially related
to obesity. So it only makes sense that consuming them will increase metabolism.
Flax seeds are rich in fiber and protein, which are essentials in firing up one's metabolism.
And they also think natural antioxidants and also improve the gut's natural bacterial profile,
which may aid in increasing metabolism.
Number two, Brazil nuts. Selenium, a mineral that is essential for metabolic activity and
immune function is found in Brazil nuts in high amounts. Selenium is vital to the thyroid gland,
which is a gland that regulates the metabolism in one's body.
In addition to this, Brazil nuts also make people feel fuller and reduce appetite. However,
make sure not to eat too many of these nuts to avoid selenium toxicity.
Number one, seaweed. Last but not least, seaweed is another food you can eat to
keep your metabolism in check. Seaweed is packed with iodine, which is a mineral that
aids the production of the thyroid hormone and the functioning of the thyroid gland.
Since your thyroid gland regulates the metabolic function of the body,
seaweed is the perfect food to consume if you want to increase your metabolism.
And that does for 10 foods that increase your metabolism,
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