Written by Tania Tarafdar | Published : January 30, 2015 6:14 PM IST
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. It plays a key role in weight loss. Poor eating habits can lower your metabolism rate. However, there are certain foods that can bolster your metabolism.
Green tea contains several valuable components such as catechins, theobromine and saponins, which are shown to boost your metabolism. The compound Epigallocatechin (EGCG) boosts your metabolic rate and reduces your appetite.
Capsicum also known as shimla mirch in India contains the chemical capsaicin, which is an effective metabolic booster. When we eat it, our body temporarily releases stress hormones that speed up our metabolism.
Experts say that eating chillies or mirchi can help burn energy, hours after a meal. Simply add the chillies to your dishes and make sure that you do not consume too many raw chillies as it may cause problems in digestion.
Ginger raises your body temperature, helping you expend more energy and improving your metabolism. Adding peeled or grated ginger or chopped fresh ginger to your dishes is a wonderful way to boost your metabolism.
Grapefruit is a source of many nutrients and phytochemicals that add to a healthy diet. It has a very low glycemic index which makes the fruit help the body’s metabolism and burn excess fat.
The fibre in nuts helps ease your digestive tract and hence, boost your metabolism. Just a handful of nuts as a midday snack can speed up your metabolic rate.
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