Any suggestions for food which may help boost my metabolism?

nusheenh

anything?! aslong as its healthy and natural lol

ive been eating a lot more fruit and veg recently but haven't seen an improvement

BackTatJIM

eat more and exercise

SideSteel

I don't believe there's any individual food that's going to have any significant thermic effect. Your best bet is to eat a reasonably protein dense diet, get lots of whole and nutrient dense foods in your diet, eat the appropriate total calories for your goals and do some resistance training.

But the whole idea that you should eat a bunch of hot sauce or lemons or (insert food here) isn't really substantial.

nusheenh

I don't believe there's any individual food that's going to have any significant thermic effect. Your best bet is to eat a reasonably protein dense diet, get lots of whole and nutrient dense foods in your diet, eat the appropriate total calories for your goals and do some resistance training.

But the whole idea that you should eat a bunch of hot sauce or lemons or (insert food here) isn't really substantial.

Oh ok, thank you

Firefox7275

According to published research: calcium from dairy products, long chain omega-3s from oily fish, certain antioxidants in berries/ citrus/ green tea extract, protein, possibly the fats in coconut. Protein is thermic, others likely manipulate enzymes or hormones. But don't expect miracles the effects are modest at best, you can't add these foods to a diet that is poor quality or very over/ under in calories and expect results.

trogalicious

ive been eating a lot more fruit and veg recently but haven't seen an improvement

It takes a while to see a change. Nothing is instant. Be patient. If you haven't seen change in 6-8 weeks, then consider looking over your diet again. It's a lifestyle change, not a "let's blow off a few lbs before holiday."

prokomds

I don't think there are any specific foods that will boost your metabolism... it's all about having a healthy diet overall. I think when people have problems with their metabolism it's generally because you're not eating enough - maybe the question you should be asking is if you're eating enough to have a healthy metabolism. I'd just try and make sure you're getting enough protein/fat, do your exercise (especially strength training), and give it time.

There may be foods that people suggest, and if they make you feel good, that's cool, but I think that there's no real answer. Good luck!

BarbellBlondieRuns

I honestly believe that I "reset" my metabolism by switching to all whole/natural foods for a month. I still eat 90% clean.. but for a solid month I only ate whole foods. Absolutely nothing processed. Basically, if it has no ingredients - you can eat it. Like an egg - great! A piece of toast - nope! Look at all the ingredients printed on your bread loaf bag. The more ingredients it has, the less healthy it is.

SaffSaad

I don't think there are any specific foods that will boost your metabolism... it's all about having a healthy diet overall. I think when people have problems with their metabolism it's generally because you're not eating enough - maybe the question you should be asking is if you're eating enough to have a healthy metabolism. I'd just try and make sure you're getting enough protein/fat, do your exercise (especially strength training), and give it time.

There may be foods that people suggest, and if they make you feel good, that's cool, but I think that there's no real answer. Good luck!

This. Eating three/four meals a days with strength training helped boost my metabolism.

BarbellBlondieRuns

Heck yeah! More muscle definitely = faster metabolism!

Game8

Green tea!

ironmonkeystyle

Powerthirst.

http://youtu.be/t-3qncy5Qfk

ninerbuff

I don't believe there's any individual food that's going to have any significant thermic effect. Your best bet is to eat a reasonably protein dense diet, get lots of whole and nutrient dense foods in your diet, eat the appropriate total calories for your goals and do some resistance training.

But the whole idea that you should eat a bunch of hot sauce or lemons or (insert food here) isn't really substantial.

THIS. There is so much BS out there from "gurus" who claim "fat burning" and "high metabolism" foods or eating a "timed" way is the way to go.


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LoraF83

I don't believe there's any individual food that's going to have any significant thermic effect. Your best bet is to eat a reasonably protein dense diet, get lots of whole and nutrient dense foods in your diet, eat the appropriate total calories for your goals and do some resistance training.

But the whole idea that you should eat a bunch of hot sauce or lemons or (insert food here) isn't really substantial.

THIS. There is so much BS out there from "gurus" who claim "fat burning" and "high metabolism" foods or eating a "timed" way is the way to go.


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Quoting for truth.

OP, it seems like that you're grasping at straws here since you were told on another thread that the diet/meal replacement "superdrug" shakes you were using weren't going to be any more effective than a healthy diet. So, now, you want miracle foods because a miracle product isn't going to work? There's no reason for any of this - you just need to moderate your intake, make decent choices, and allow yourself to indulge in some of the things you want. And be willing to lose weight slowly. Making a life style change is what makes the weight loss sustainable. You're young, so it's hard to see the big picture....but wouldn't you rather lose the weight and keep it off rather than having to diet every year for the next decade or two?

MireyGal76

Exercise.

Build muscle.

Both help with metabolism.

fattybumclaire

Eating chillies is said to help - but obviously not if you combine it with high calorie takeaway curries lol.

SideSteel

Eating chillies is said to help - but obviously not if you combine it with high calorie takeaway curries lol.

The issue is that the effects (IIRC) that spices have on thermogenesis is so minimal that it's not worth doing unless you enjoy eating those spices. You'd have a greater thermic effect looking for the remote under the couch cushions.

pullipgirl

building muscle is the best thing you can do for your metabolism

DanaDark

To improve your metabolism, as in burn more calories throughout the day...

Protein. Pure protein. Of the three: protein, fat, carbohydrates, it takes significantly more energy to process the protein than it does fats or carbohydrates.

But, changing your body composition through strength training is probably your better bet (which by chance requires increased protein intake too!).

sjohnny

Eating chillies is said to help - but obviously not if you combine it with high calorie takeaway curries lol.

The issue is that the effects (IIRC) that spices have on thermogenesis is so minimal that it's not worth doing unless you enjoy eating those spices. You'd have a greater thermic effect looking for the remote under the couch cushions.

Thanks for this.
New plan for the new year:
1. Eat more chilies
2. Hide remote under couch cushions
3. 10% BF by Valentines day!!!!!

Sarauk2sf

I don't believe there's any individual food that's going to have any significant thermic effect. Your best bet is to eat a reasonably protein dense diet, get lots of whole and nutrient dense foods in your diet, eat the appropriate total calories for your goals and do some resistance training.

But the whole idea that you should eat a bunch of hot sauce or lemons or (insert food here) isn't really substantial.

THIS. There is so much BS out there from "gurus" who claim "fat burning" and "high metabolism" foods or eating a "timed" way is the way to go.


A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Quoting for truth.

OP, it seems like that you're grasping at straws here since you were told on another thread that the diet/meal replacement "superdrug" shakes you were using weren't going to be any more effective than a healthy diet. So, now, you want miracle foods because a miracle product isn't going to work? There's no reason for any of this - you just need to moderate your intake, make decent choices, and allow yourself to indulge in some of the things you want. And be willing to lose weight slowly. Making a life style change is what makes the weight loss sustainable. You're young, so it's hard to see the big picture....but wouldn't you rather lose the weight and keep it off rather than having to diet every year for the next decade or two?

^^agreed