Rev Up Your Metabolism With These 6 Foods

Eating to speed up your metabolism? This concept may seem like an oxymoron to some, but what and when you eat can really affect how your body metabolizes food. The following article, published by the Huffington Post, explores some of the foods you may want to consider adding to your diet to do just that.

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6 Foods That Speed up Your Metabolism By Alessandra Bulow January 2, 2014 If you’re already inhaling Christmas cookies like it’s your job this holiday season, take a moment to wipe off the crumbs from your footie pajamas and strategize some meals with foods that are proven to help rev up your metabolism. “First of all, eating breakfast can make a huge difference in metabolism,” says Sarah-Jane Bedwell, a registered dietician and the author of the upcoming Schedule Me Skinny (Penguin Group, January 2013). “Your metabolism is like a fire: If you don’t add wood, your metabolism will die down. If you don’t eat regularly, your body doesn’t have fuel and your metabolism will slow down. Your best bet for breakfast will have carbs, protein, and a fruit or vegetable — like a bowl of oatmeal with Greek yogurt, and berries. After that, make sure to continue to eat every three to four hours.” Click here to read more… Original Post By: The Huffington Post