Best foods to speed up metabolism?

None that I can think of. Coffee might boost your energy levels temporarily. Protein might help to add muscle (if you're doing a progressive strength training routine), which could contribute to improved metabolism.

None!

bestkeptent714 wrote: »

Oh.. my research showed me things like Apple's pears oatmeal would help...

You'll find those lists of foods on the organic and "natural health" websites. But no medical proof is behind it.


https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000893.htm

Assuming that your hunger levels increase with an improved metabolism (as mine does), it doesn't make the process much easier anyway. What you might be looking for is ways to feel full when eating fewer calories. The two biggies are adequate protein and adequate fibre.

I think one of the things you need to remember is that breakfast is a must. Calorie intake is something you also need to heed. If your body is getting too little it will start to slow your resting metabolic rate. This means ultimately you body is trying to store its ability to make energy. Make sure you "break the fast" daily and get at least 1400 calories (for a male) in order to keep your body from slowing your RMR.

bestkeptent714 wrote: »

Tuff crowd

Sometimes yes, but it's better than wasting your time on the minutiae, or worse yet, money on gimmicks. Have you read some of the must reads? There is a lot of great information available that will help you get sorted out and on your way. I would recommend starting here:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest

There is a similar thread in the general diet forum as well.

m1chaelberry92 wrote: »

I think one of the things you need to remember is that breakfast is a must. Calorie intake is something you also need to heed. If your body is getting too little it will start to slow your resting metabolic rate. This means ultimately you body is trying to store its ability to make energy. Make sure you "break the fast" daily and get at least 1400 calories (for a male) in order to keep your body from slowing your RMR.

Breakfast is not a must at all. A male shouldn't be eating less than 1500 calories, but even that is too little for many men. It depends on far more than a static number. Height, weight, activity level, age. They are all factors that count in deciding that calorie minimum.

If you are sedentary there is nothing you can eat that will speed up your digestion. It's going to be slow no matter what. The way to speed up your body's need for calories is to exercise. The more you do, the more calories your body will need. Drinking more water will also aid digestion. Ever see a skinny person eat like a horse and not gain a pound? It's likely they have a very active lifestyle and burn those calories away naturally. Working in an office all day, and then going home to a recliner in front of the TV with a remote in one hand and a diet soda in the other won't help. You'll simply have to eat less to lose weight in that situation.

Drink water. Exercise more. Eat at a deficit to lose weight. The rest will fall into place naturally.