We’re always looking for things that can give our metabolism a little nudge. Ya know that kick in the pants that gets our body revved and burning calories. A lot of times we go looking for unhealthy aids or stimulants to help. But, did you know there are other options? The great news is ‘they’re natural’ and most of these may be in your kitchen right now.
Here are 5 things that can help give your metabolism the kick it needs “naturally”
1. Water
Drinking water helps keep your body lean by helping nutrients flow through it, and by washing away waste and free radicles. Water chilled to 40 degrees Fahrenheit can actually boost your metabolism by up to 25 percent over your average BMR. Shoot for a minimum of 8 – 10oz glasses of ice chilled water per day.
2. Lean Protein
Lean Proteins such as poultry, fish, red meats and eggs keeps you satiated while helping your body burn through energy faster. This results in a higher caloric burn. Because of the way protein is broken-down and used by the body there is virtually no chance that it will be stored on your body as excess fat, so make sure you eat protein with every meal and snack. Shoot for 20 to 25 grams every 3 hours.
3. Fiber
Fiber, having zero calories is the non-digestible part of a carbohydrate. It helps keep you feel fuller longer without any added calories. Fiber slows down the digestion process of carbohydrates helping to stabilize blood sugar. This will in turn keep your metabolism running at a higher and more efficient rate while helping control the cravings for highly processed and sugary foods. Shoot to take in between 25 to 35 grams per day.
4. Green Tea & Black Coffee
Even though there may be a lot of controversy about coffee, the benefits are proven. Black coffee can raise your metabolism by as much 15 percent while increasing your concentration, performance and YES even heart health. Green Tea packs an even more powerful punch. Its high antioxidant content raises your metabolism even more than Black Coffee. So, go ahead and enjoy your daily dose of Java or tea but don’t over consume, your body has the ability to become tolerant to its effects.
5. Spices
Spices that contain the chemical capsaicin such as jalapeno, habanero, chilies, cayenne and horse radish, have thermogenic properties that speed up your heart and heat up your body. This increases your metabolism by forcing your body to burn calories to cool itself down. Add these hotties to your foods and recipes to give your metabolism that extra kick.
There you have it…
5 things that can help give your metabolism a kick naturally right from the comfort of your own kitchen. Add these gems to your daily diet and watch the amazing effect it can have on you.
