Are you ready to supercharge your metabolism and achieve your weight loss goals?

Today, I want to share some food ingredients that will help you rev up your metabolism and keep it humming along. These metabolism-boosting ingredients might surprise you.

Let's dive in!

Capsaicin, the active component in chili peppers, has been studied for its potential effects on metabolism. Research suggests that capsaicin may have a temporary impact on metabolism and energy expenditure. Capsaicin has been found to increase thermogenesis, which is the process of heat production in the body. This increase in heat production can lead to a temporary boost in metabolism and calorie burning. Some studies have shown that consuming capsaicin may increase fat oxidation and enhance energy expenditure. You can find capsaicin in chili peppers (jalapeno, cayenne, habanero, serrano).

Green Tea, specifically the catechin in green tea extract. Catechins are a type of antioxidant with associated metabolic benefits. Studies have shown that catechins can promote visceral fat reduction. They appear to rev up your metabolism by 3-4% over a course of a 24-hour period. I like the Japanese ceremonial matcha tea as matcha has a high concentration of beneficial catechins! Consider a matcha tea latte with soy milk and a splash of vanilla.

Ginger. A pilot study examined the impact of ginger consumption on metabolism in overweight adults. The results of the study showed that ginger consumption increased the thermic effect of food, indicating a potential enhancement in metabolism. Additionally, participants who consumed ginger reported increased feelings of satiety compared to the placebo group. Consider adding ginger to your smoothie, curries, or just some warm water to make ginger tea!

So there you have it: chili pepper, green tea extracts, and ginger.

I hope you got some ideas for adding metabolism-boosting ingredients to your daily routine!

 #dosomethingdaily for yourself to take steps towards a healthier and more fulfilled you.

In health,

Shani Esparaz, M.D.

Sources:

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/green-tea-and-weight-loss

https://www.wholisthealth.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-boosting-your-metabolism/

Mansour MS, Ni YM, Roberts AL, Kelleman M, Roychoudhury A, St-Onge MP. Ginger consumption enhances the thermic effect of food and promotes feelings of satiety without affecting metabolic and hormonal parameters in overweight men: a pilot study. Metabolism. 2012 Oct;61(10):1347-52. doi: 10.1016/j.metabol.2012.03.016. Epub 2012 Apr 24. PMID: 22538118; PMCID: PMC3408800.