METABOLISM BOOSTERS

Published By Livemint | 07 Sep, 2024

What is metabolism?

Metabolism is our body's process of converting foods and drinks into energy. Credit : Pixabay

Metabolism-boosting foods

Adding foods that boost the metabolism process can also aid in losing body fat. Here are six metabolism-boosting foods by Healthline Credit : Pexels

Beans and legumes

Studies suggest that high-protein content in lentils, peas, chickpeas, peanuts, etc require bodies to burn more calories to digest them Credit : Pexels

Ginger

Ginger may help in managing weight, obesity prevention, and energy metabolism, according to Healthline Credit : Pexels

Cacao or cocoa

Flavonoids in cacao or cocoa byproducts may boost metabolic actions of our body. Credit : Pexels

Protein-rich foods

Protein-rich foods like eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, etc will help increase your metabolism for a few hours, according to Healthline. Credit : Pexels

Chilli-pepper

Adding this spice to your diet would boost metabolism by catalysing your body's speed of burning calories Credit : Pexels

Water

Last but not least, staying correctly hydrated has plenty of benefits, including a brief boost to metabolism by 24–30% Credit : Pexels

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