Food for Thought
Start making a positive change today by getting the right nutrients into your body, getting a grip on portion control and moving more. These are the ultimate secrets to a speedy metabolism. Whether it be a dance round the kitchen or a light jog in the park, exercise will really help to rev your body up!
It is so important to get your diet right, so I wanted to share some super cheat foods that will really help speed up your metabolism. If you can get as many of these into your diet as possible, you will be on the right track.
Fruit and Vegetables
Apples
Not only are they nutrient rich, they are also full of fibre, which is essential to keep your digestion healthy. Many of my sports clients even swear that by eating an apple before cardio exercise their performance is better, as it gives them a quick fix of energy.
A little fact for you, some studies even suggest that people who eat an apple 15 minutes before lunch eat 187 fewer calories at that meal.
Grapefruit
These are a fantastic addition as there are chemicals in a grapefruit that help reduce insulin levels, which ultimately regulates fat metabolism.
Broccoli
This is the slimming superfood, surprising isn’t it?!
Not only is it full of B vitamins, but it’s also got lots of fibre, calcium and vitamin C too. So throw it into all of your stir fries or eat as the ideal side dish.
Peppers
These are fabulous in all their various forms. Bell peppers are full of calcium and antioxidants, the more brightly coloured the better. Then you’ve got hot peppers which really help give you a metabolism boost – so a bowl of lentil chilli would be the perfect choice for dinner!
…..and if you want to push the boat out and have a treat, try a little bit of chilli chocolate. The added bonus is that this dark, hot variety won’t have the same damaging effects (not to mention the fat content) of normal milk chocolate.
Protein
Poultry & Meat
Both turkey and venison are excellent as they are high in protein, yet low in fat. This means they are far better than chicken as a metabolism booster.
Fish
This is a key ingredient for keeping your metabolism in check, especially fish full of essential fatty acids like salmon. The goodness is based on the anti-inflammatory action which helps to fight the damaging metabolic effects of abdominal fat.
Eggs
These are protein packed so make you feel fuller for longer. Plus, they contain essential amino acids in the right ratios, which means your body can easily use the protein to boost your metabolism. Also, research shows that people who eat eggs for lunch or breakfast, eat fewer calories for the rest of the day.
Carbohydrates - Beans and Pulses
Pulses like lentils and chickpeas are what they call a ‘good resistant starch’. In other words, it’s a type of carbohydrate that actually encourages you to burn fat. Also, beans and pulses are rich in B vitamins which help you balance your metabolism.
Snacks
We all need a snack once in a while so when you need a boost how about trying:
I hope this has provided you with lots of energy ideas to get you feeling great and full of vitality to kick off this year.
If you need any extra nutritional advice, or you would like to chat more specifically about how I could help you find out your own metabolic body type, please get in touch by calling me on 01954 267 818, email at annlpinkney@gmail.com or by logging on to my website www.stress2strength.co.uk for more information.
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