DOLCE LIFESTYLE:
10 Foods to Amp Up Your Metabolism
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD
Our bodies digest different types of foods at different rates. And it has to work a touch harder to break down some foods more than others. For example, your body has to work harder to digest a crunchy apple than a moist donut. The body is physically working harder to do so. So here is a list of foods that are great for your metabolism! Take note of the textures of some of these foods along with the nutrients they provide.
Broccoli
• Tons of fiber and vitamin C
Grapefruit
• Filled with vitamin C
Avocados
• Healthy, healthy fats! The monounsaturated fats help with cell membranes, and helps shut off the body’s fat storage hormone.
Almonds
• Great non-animal protein source and highly nutrient-dense
Cinnamon
• Helps move glucose into the cells faster, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels.
Green Tea
• Antioxidant rich with lots of fat-burning properties
Coconut Oil
• Rich in MCTs, which is the body’s preferred energy type, which means fat doesn’t linger!
Hot Peppers
• Capsaicin found in hot peppers helps your body burn a few more calories per hour, and as a result, your body produces the stress hormone which speeds up metabolism.
Oats
• Filled with fiber and helps lower cholesterol, all while slowing down carbohydrate digestion, which helps keep blood sugars more stable.
Water
• A natural appetite suppressant.
• Some studies have shown an increase in metabolism by as much as 30% after drinking 16-17 ounces of water.
• There have been some links to cold water having a higher effect on metabolism than room temperature or warm water.
