Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips

Foods and Supplements that Boost Metabolism and Aid in Fat Loss

There are numerous foods that help boost metabolism in many ways. Some foods require more energy/calories to break down than the calories they contain. Others have high fiber and also require a lot of energy to digest. Spicy foods have phytochemicals (including capasin) which positively affect your metabolism. Foods containing vitamin B or iron to help boost metabolic rate by increasing red blood cell count. Here is a small list of healthy foods that boost metabolism and assist you in your fat loss goals; rolled oats/steel cut oats, whey protein, almonds, kelp, green tea, yerba mate, chia seeds, beans, spinach, eggs, chicken, peanut butter, butter, cayenne pepper, jalapeno, coffee, water (especially cold) , vegetables (especially raw), apples, pears, salmon, cinnamon. Supplements that have been proven to assist in fat loss include: L-carnitine ( NOW L-Carnitine - 500mg/180 Capsules ), Omega 3 fatty acids ( Ascenta NutraSea Original Liquid - 500mL - Lemon ), CoQ10 ( NOW CoQ10 600 - 600mg/60 Softgels ), conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) ( MRM CLA 1250 - 180 Softgels ), vitamin B ( Life Extension Complete B-Complex - 180 Capsules ), and vitamin D ( NOW Vitamin D-3 - 5000 IU/240 Softgels ).

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