metabolism boosters?

Does anyone know of any kinds of food that will boost your matobolism?

spicy foods i think.

well i guess i could try that, but im not a big fan of spicy foods :S

No foods have a huge impact on metabolism, I don't think. But eating unprocessed food will force your digestive system to work harder, thus burning more calories. And exercise builds muscle, which burns more cals than fat.

I heard there are certain foods that actually take you more calories to digest them then the calories that they contain. I read an article about them they are called negative calorie foods. I am not sure how much of an impact that they will make. But they are certain fruits and vegtables, so it can not hurt to eat them anyway.

I recently read an article on foods that do just that, I'll try to keep it to the point.  But it had some great tips. 

This is what it had to say...

1. Fish- Fish consumption has been found to boost your calorie burn by as much as 400 calories a day. Fish is also full of great, low-fat, muscle-building protein (which requires your body to burn more calories to digest).  Types--mackerel, trout, sardines, herring, tuna, and salmon

2.  Dark green leafy vegetables-These include arugula, chard, chicory, collard greens, dandelion greens, kale, mustard greens, and spinach. They are full of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and lots of fiber. While the vitamins are great antioxidants and very healthy for you, the fiber is where the rubber really meets the road as far as metabolism goes. Your body expends a lot more calories digesting fiber and protein than it does simply digesting carbohydrates.

3. Tomatoes- tomatoes can also work overtime to flush fat, as they also contain citric, malic, and oxalic acids, which support your body's kidney functions, which helps your body eliminate more waste and fat from your system.

4. Blueberries and other whole fruits. Whole fruits contain lots of fiber, and many contain so much, they can be said to have "negative calories," meaning your body burns more calories digesting the food than it stores. One cup of blueberries only has about 80 calories, but 4 grams of fiber. Your body will expend much of those 80 calories digesting the 4 grams of fiber.

5. Whole grains-are one of the best sources of dietary fiber.  Check the ingredient list first and make sure it says whole grain NOT enriched.

6. Chilies, curries, and other spices- The capsaicin found in many hot peppers and other spices can fire up your metabolism. In fact, some studies have shown a 50 percent increase in metabolism for three hours after eating capsaicin.

7. Green tea. Researchers have found that green tea consumption can increase calorie burning by up to four percent. It is believed to accomplish this by increasing metabolic rates as well as fat oxidation. Studies have also shown that green tea can reduce sugar cravings and can inhibit enzymes which slow digestion, thus raising metabolic rates.

8. Ice water- eight glasses of cool water a day can be responsible for burning 200 calories! Plus, water is necessary for all of your bodily processes, including the ones that control your metabolism. If you're underhydrated, your body will underperform.

wow thanks!! that's a lot of help :D

Bambinoes - That post is amazing!  Thanks for all the wonderful info...it helped me plan a good dinner tonight: salmon, spinach salad, squah and bell pepper with chiles, and blueberries for dessert.

Sounds great, what time should i be there! :)

I thought the info was pretty interesting as well.

has anyone ever tried that hydroxy cut or lypozap or hot rox pills that are supposed to boost metabolism? they sound soo...

iono. so has anyone tried it?

thanks bambinoes!

The food thing works - but pills and suchlike?

 They don't work.  At all.

You can tell by the way the FDA haven't swooped in and banned them from being sold - anything that actually works to boost your metabolism is classified as a medical drug and can't be sold over-the-counter.

Which means anything you can buy without seeing a doctor will at best be as effective as drinking some green tea and eating a jalapeno pepper :P

I have bought the pills in the past but I am HORRIBLE at remembering to take my prescribed pills let alone the one's you have to take 1/2 hour before each meal while standing on your head and drinking 8 gallons of water...LOL

My sister in law (who has never been big) swears by the Green Tea pills ....but I would rather drink the green tea!  (They gave me heart burn)...

 

Thanks for the metabolism boosting foods! 

 

I was thiking of trying the green tea pills. I normally have two cups of green tea a day but am getting really sick of drinking it. My friend bought the pills but they make her sick. I might buy the pills off her and see if they have an effect on me.

Krkip, have you thought about drinking flavored green teas like Jasmine or Lavender? You can buy green tea blends that taste a lot better than straight green tea. Personally, I think straight green tea tastes like straw so I don't even have it in my house but I love my cups of Jasmine during the day and I never seem to tire of the flavor. I have also tried Lavender and use it occasionally. I am sure there are other flavors you can try as well that might give you a little variety.

I read that grapefruit and coffee help boost your metabolism. Coffee though, is only for a few hours. As for the diet pills... I asked my doctor about the Alli pills and he said that they are good, but you have to watch what you eat because they give you gas.

Green tea works for me. It may be partly psychological, but on days I drink it, I feel like my metabolism is up. I have more energy too. And if you can drink your tea without sweetener (the best way I think), you are consuming no calories.

melkor- I couldn't agree with you more. The only effects you will get from pills are the ones you get from such appetite suppressants... like hoodia. But that's about it. But not feeling hungry always helps unless you have a compulsive eating disorder and would require something more like counseling and a different approach to food.

I think it's simple! Eat healthy!! ~hehe, easier said than done... especially when those chips call your name... oh, and cookies. ;P 

Hi all, I have this page stickied on my PC about negative calorie foods, hope some of you find it useful...

http://www.weightlossforall.com/negative-calo rie-foods-list.htm

It's really not true. Those are simply safe foods. That page is four years old.

I heard that within 40 minutes of drinking 2 cups of water your metabolism goes up about 30% and stays there for 40 minutes