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Rev Up Your Metabolism with These Foods

| May 1, 2014 Comment

Rev up your metabolism with these foods if you need to lose weight.

Studies have shown that citrus fruits like grapefruits, oranges, lemons, and limes contain vitamin C, which helps metabolize fat quickly. You need 60 milligrams of vitamin C a day; increasing it to 500 mg can increase your ability to burn fat by 39%. However, researchers caution that citrus fruits are not for everyone; in fact, it’s best to check with your doctor about your medications and any adverse interactions with grapefruit.

Berries like raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries are full of fiber, that your body tries to but cannot digest; in the process it can burn a lot of calories.

High-fiber cereals are good for the same reason. They keep you full and energetic for a longer period of time and prevent you from overeating.

A high-protein diet consisting of legumes, lentils, and beans can also help you burn twice as many calories as a high-carbohydrate diet. Garlic is another food that can help reduce your body’s fat production and help it burn more calories. More….

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