Chili peppers – Hot peppers contain Capsaicin, which is the compound that gives the peppers their kick, has the magical power of burning extra calories! Eat it in any form, it heats up your body, then your metabolism! Add those chilies to everything to eat!
Green Tea – According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, drinking four cups for green tea a day assisted in people losing six pounds in eight weeks.
Lentils – A mere one cup contains 35% of your daily iron! These little power pods are also high in fiber. This combo is great for speeding up your metabolism.
Whole Grains – Your body burns twice the calories when it has to break down whole wheats (like oatmeal or fiber rich foods) as opposed processed food.
Lean Meats – Proteins make you burn approximately 30% of the protein itself. Not too shabby! Choose a lean meat for the optimal healthy choice.
Low Fat Diary Products – Muscle mass is important for maintaining a healthy metabolism. Calcium is the necessary ingredient here, so pick a few low calorie, low fat dairy items and supplement them into your diet. A yogurt is a great kick start to your day, and can really help in this department!