But the true potency of any of these magical products leaves us a little skeptical.
Ahead, check out some of the top metabolism-boosting foods to add to your grocery list ASAP.
Meet the Experts
Lentils
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Your body needs iron to carry out its calorie-burning processes effectively.
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Iron facilitates the flow of oxygen throughout the body, which helps increase energy and metabolism.
“One of the absolute best foods on the planet for you in terms of nutrient quality is lentils.
When both of those are active, it stalls fat loss,” James shares.
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They also have high water and fiber content, a combination that increases your bodys ability to burn fat.
Your body stores less fat.
An excellent source of proteins and vitamins, beans also help you feel satiated.
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Lean Meats
Your body works harder when digesting protein than when its digesting fat orcarbohydrates.
Eating good lean meats like white meat chicken and turkey requires more energy to fully digest.
Plus, all that protein helps preserve your muscle mass to keep your metabolism at its peak.
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Citrus Foods
Citrus fruits, especially lemons and grapefruits, are great for digestion.
“Lemons contain a nutrient called ‘limonin.’
It helps support phase one and phase two of liver detoxification.
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Hot Peppers
Spicy foods have natural chemicals in them that fire up your metabolism.
“Chili peppers are particularly impressive.
Cant handle red peppers?
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Even just a pinch of cayenne may boost metabolism and curb hunger.
“When glucose levels are too elevated, the body overproduces insulin.
What cinnamon may do is limit the insulin response to support fat loss.”
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Berries
“Berries are a powerful, nutrient-dense food.
They work through a cellular response.
Oily fish like salmon, herring, and tuna are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
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Some nutritionists and dietitians would not consider whole grains food that supports weight loss because it is processed.
And its high-fat content (good fats) works to give your metabolism a boost.
Theyre also a low-glycemic food, which means eating them keeps your blood sugar very stable.
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While small in size, nuts must be eaten in moderation.
It’s important to verify the nuts are raw.
As soon as nuts are roasted it destroys the oil.”
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