Metabolism boosters

Capsicum (cayenne or red pepper)—the active ingredient capsaicin is supposed to raise the body's metabolic rate by as much as 25 percent for three hours (Greenwood-Robinson)
1/8 tsp. daily (Greenwood-Robinson)

Hot chiles—post-meal metabolism builder

Hot mustard—another post-meal metabolism builder

Flaxseed—contains 5 grams of soluble fiber per tablespoon; the #1 source of alpha-linolenic acide (ALA), a fatty acid essential for efficient metabolism
3 T. ground flaxseed daily (Greenwood-Robinson)

Cinnamon—chromium, which controls blood-sugar (see article on USDA site)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon daily (Greenwood-Robinson)

Green tea—Green tea (in fairly large amounts) increases your metabolism. I might not drink that much (3 cups a day or more), but I figure even a little bit is worthwhile.

Strawberries—Besides being sweet and delicious, strawberries have few calories, high fiber and a lot of vitamin C. The vitamin C stimulates production of carnitine, an amino acid that supposedly boosts your metabolism.


Appetite suppressants

Grapefruit—Eat a half a grapefruit before your meals to help you eat less. If you don't like grapefruit, try eating a bowl of vegetable soup or a salad before your meal.


Fat inhibitors

Yogurt—Calcium is essential for releasing the hormones that break down your fat. Getting your calcium from low-fat dairy is the most effective way to get your calcium.


Natural diuretics

Parsley—natural diuretic, folic acid, vitamin A
1 cup daily (Greenwood-Roninson)

Cranberries—natural diuretic
4 oz. juice or 2 T dried cranberries daily (Greenwood-Robinson)


Digestive aids

Cinnamon extract—add a few drops to your water to aid digestion and decrease bloating.

Peppermint extract—add a few drops to your water to aid digestion and decrease bloating.

Ginger extract—add a few drops to your water to aid digestion and decrease bloating.

Water—Drink 6-8 glasses a day. I suggest filling up a water bottle and carrying it around with you. Water helps you lose weight, feel full, have more energy, have fewer headaches etc.

Soluble fiber—(oat bran, beans, peas and most fruits) helps weight loss and cuts risk of colon cancer but can make you feel bloated temporarily while the large intestine is digesting it. Add soluble fiber gradually to your diet and drink extra water.

Apple Cider Vinegar

I've even thrown it in a food processer with some fresh garlic and then mixed it with some Olive Oil and that makes a pretty tasty spread...

Reply » Foods to boost the metabolism

parsley is a very good herb it full of good stuff try blending barsley, taragon and some spinach into a paste, flavour it with some spices and a tad of sea salt and then cook some meat. Spread it over the cooked meat and eat it I was reccomended this by a nutritionalist guy and it's worked wonders

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