anyone know specific foods to increase metabolism?

Question

I heard green tea is good, but I wonder if there are any more

so yeah, any foods you know that you think will speed metabolism (yes, I know you have to exercise) well I think you do.

Thanks anyone!

thanks everyone for being really helpful with all the info and not to mention very quick!!!

Answer 1

The fruit ampalaya (bittermelon/ karela) has natural plant insulin that helps your cells to make contact with the nutrients and fats that your body wants to use. If you do want to burn more calories and absorb more nutrients in your food, eat ampalaya everyday.

You see our pancreas release a certain amount of natural insulin in our body. But sometimes we do over eat and the natural insulin that our pancreas release cannot compensate for it anymore. That is why we get "fat"; we store fat because we can't use them as much.

Although bittermelon supplements are marketed for diabetics. I researched that it does what chromium picolinate does for your body. (*chromium picolinate is used in fat burners and diabetic supplements as well) But the thing is from metal just in another form. Why would you like to take in something thats not natural for your body other than something as natural as a vegetable.

Indian food and some Filipino recipes often have bittermelon in their recipes. But because of it's bitter taste- it's not everyone's favorite. That is why you can also drink it as tea or if you prefer no taste at all- its in capsules too. You just pop it in after every meal. Thats what I do. Good luck. ^_^

Answer 2

Eat fewer high-fat foods and less total calories. Choosing healthy foods, such as lean protein and vegetables, can actually increase your metabolism as well. Increase dietary fiber and limit sugary foods, alcohol, caffeine and don't smoke. The best foods to increase your metabolism and help you lose weight are fish, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries and other fruits, whole grains, and at least 8 glasses of water a day.

When your cells need energy they will break down carbohydrates first, then fat and finally protein. Your body converts carbohydrates into a form of sugar called glucose which is easily used as fuel by your body. Any excess carbohydrates you eat will be turned into fat for storage. Of course, any fat you eat will be stored as fat as well. Your body converts the fat you eat into body fat very efficiently. If you exercise and eat wisely, however, you will burn those fat stores and increase your metabolism.

Answer 3

Bananas, A doctor told me how to boost my metabolism.

Answer 4

Brocolli is the best!

Answer 5

strawberrys

Answer 6

bananas..