9 Foods That Actually Increase Your Metabolism

So you want to increase your metabolism? Well,  great! Along with exercise, there are a number of foods that can help in your quest to  get that metabolism of yours revving. Do you already eat turkey? How about almonds? We talking about all that and  more, so keep watching. Here are 9 foods that actually  increase your metabolism. Let’s talk oranges Oranges, along with other citrus fruits, aid in the metabolizing of fat. This is due to their  high concentration of Vitamin C. To provide your body the proper amount of Vitamin C, you would  need to consume 60 milligrams per day. However, if you want to ramp up your metabolism, you’ll need  to take in approximately 500 milligrams per day.

If you do this and engage in regular exercise,  your metabolism will be firing on all cylinders in no time. The best part is, oranges are one of  the easiest foods to buy and you can either eat them or blend them into any drink you want. That’s right, cold water is good. Drinking water aids in detoxing your body of  the impurities you intake throughout the day. If you make sure you are drinking cold  water, there are additional benefits. As simple as it may seem to drink cold  water instead of water at room temperature, it does make a difference. This is because as  you intake cold water your body takes charge, attempting to warm your body up. This slight  action gives your metabolism a slight boost.

Frequent cold water consumption  throughout the day will get you and your body on a path to loosing weight. How can you not love blueberries? What’s the benefit of eating blueberries?  Well, they’ve got tons of antioxidants. You’ve more than likely heard this word  “antioxidants” before but do you know what these things really are and how they help?  Antioxidants help prevent oxidation in your body. Oxidation is a process where electrons  build up and over time can cause disease. If you consume foods with antioxidant properties,  like blueberries, you will help your body fight against this oxidation process and speed  up your metabolism in the process.

More good news. Blueberries are not only  delicious but they can be consumed in many ways. They are great eaten by themselves,  mixed in with a fruit salad, or even blended together with other  ingredients in a shake or smoothie. Do you do some regular exercise  to boost your metabolism? What’s your favorite exercise? Please tell us in the comment below! Let’s move on to our number 4. Garlic. Garlic is simply a wonder food. There have  been countless studies on its benefits (besides protecting you from vampires). Garlic  has been proven to slow down the aging process, fight against diseases, and  supercharge your immunity.

Recently, it has been discovered that even small  amounts of garlic can aid in the weight loss process by helping your body burn more calories  throughout the day and cut down on the amount of fat your body produces. This is great news  because garlic can be slipped into almost any dish and in most cases makes whatever  you’re cooking taste amazing anyway. Turkey: the super-meat Turkey is some of the best meat you can eat. Not only is it extremely low in fat – registering  at only 1 gram of fat for every 5 ounces of meat – but it’s also a superhero in boosting your  metabolism. Additionally, it’s a great source of zinc, potassium, Vitamin B, B1, and B6. Turkey will help you lose fat and gain muscle, fight against birth defects, help your nerve  functions, keep your cholesterol low, and aid the healing process. Like a lot of the foods on our  list, turkey can be consumed in a number of ways. Eat it on a sandwich, make a turkey burger, or  get a delicious recipe for turkey lasagna.

Ramp it up with hot peppers The important ingredient in peppers is capsaicin. This crucial ingredient is included in  many fat loss and metabolism enhancing products but is found naturally in peppers.  The hotter the better. So, why spend all that money at the health store buying supplements  when you can go straight to the source? If you can stand the heat, add hot peppers  into your meals at every chance you get. Mexican dishes are an easy favorite but you can  also add peppers to meat loaf, spaghetti, and your favorite Cajun dish, anything to spice things  up and kick your metabolism into hyper speed. Get swimming with salmon Salmon is another source of protein that goes a long ways in helping your health and metabolism.  While most whitefish have a lower percentage of fat than salmon, it’s higher in omega-3 fatty acid  than all warm water fish. This main benefit of eating salmon cannot be over looked. Omega-3 fatty  acid is an amazing health-aiding ingredient.

Consuming omega-3 fatty acid prevents  erratic heart rhythms, blood vessel clotting, and clogged arteries. All good things for  your long-term health. Along with omega-3, Salmon is a great source of Vitamin  B and B6, phosphorous, and niacin. These crucial ingredients help your metabolism  become the champion that you want it to be. Almonds: few but strong Almonds are another superfood. The best part about adding almonds to your diet  is how little it takes to do a whole lot. These little nuts are so nutritionally  dense that it only takes a handful each day to deliver a powerful punch of Vitamin E,  fiber, and monounsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fat sounds complicated but basically means  “ingredient that is great for your heart!” Many studies have proven that almonds are one  of the most nutritionally dense foods out there.

That means it only takes a  little bit to go a long ways. Wondering how to incorporate this superfood into  your diet? It’s so easy. And a side of almonds to your next meal or don’t even go that far, pack  yourself a baggie of almonds for a midday snack. Another great thing about this nut is that it gets  you full and keeps you full, which makes it one of the best and most healthy snacks around. Start loving artichoke Eating artichoke is extremely healthy for you.  First, it is high in fiber. Fiber cannot be digested by your body but your body does not know  that. As a result, it tries its hardest to digest it, which increases your metabolism. Aside from  that, artichoke is a powerful cancer-fighting supplement. It reduces cell proliferation  and aides in the process of apoptosis, which is the process in which cancer  cells die. Yes, this is a good thing. Artichoke is also good for your liver.  The key ingredients for this benefit are silymarin and cynarin. If you want to  start adding artichoke into your diet, you can boil it (eating it with melted butter  is amazing) or purchase artichoke extract.

However you decided to fit it into your routine,  it is guaranteed to do nothing but help. With that being said, we have come to the  end of the video. Thank you for watching

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