Natasha Jordan

6 Magic Foods You can Use to Boost Your Metabolism There is no magic pill, only magic foods! Don’t we all wish there was a magic pill for weight loss? The truth is that weight loss is a combination of hard work and determination. Although weight loss requires effort you can certainly introduce foods that support your body's ability to burn fat and promote a faster metabolism. Read below to find out more about these amazing foods, there's also a little treat right at the bottom; keep reading to find our ‘MAGIC’ metabolism boosting meal. 1. Chilli Capsaicin, the active ingredient found in chillies, and it certainly has made a name for itself, it provides an intense flavour kick and also has a plethora of health benefits including boosting your metabolism. Studies suggest that by consuming a chilli rich diet you can actually raise your basal metabolic rate (the calories our body uses to maintain our body functions), this means we burn more calories just by simply increasing our bodies basic need for calories. The fun thing about chilli is it is highly versatile, you can put it in your eggs or you can put it in a healthy hot chocolate. 2. Green Tea Green tea is an antioxidant powerhouse! There are few foods on the planet that can surpass the proven health benefits of green tea. Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is the primary thermogenic compound found in green tea, this means it boosts your body's ability to burn fat. Drink 4 cups a day for maximum benefits. 3. Coffee Boy has coffee had health professionals in a head spin. Some research suggests it's good for our health, some suggest it’s not so good, one would suggest in this case to consume in moderation. One beneficial effect of coffee is its metabolism boosting qualities, which is largely due to the caffeine found in coffee and its ability to boost epinephrine levels. One word of advice thou; always consume your coffee without the added nasties that can slow your metabolism such as sugar and cream. 4. Ginger Ginger has traditionally been used in natural medicine for its anti-inflammatory benefits, but surprisingly ginger is actually really great at boosting your metabolism. Much of these benefits seem to come from gingers ability to increase norepinephrine and epinephrine production. We recommend using ginger in your morning porridge. 5. Water Although not technically a food, water is certainly worth a mention. It keeps us alive but it can also actually increase our metabolism. Studies suggest that by drinking 500ml of water a day, both men and women can increase metabolic rate by up to 30%. This is an exciting finding in the world of weight loss and highlights the extreme importance of water consumption in maintaining health. 2 litres of water consumption a day is recommended. 6. Eggs Eggs are considered a nutrient dense high protein food. High protein foods work wonders on your metabolism through their thermic effect on the body. Your body requires a lot more energy to metabolise protein which makes a high protein diet particularly beneficial for weight loss. Eating an omelette is a perfect way to start the day. For more epic and exclusive practical tips, sign up to our newsletter. If you’re looking for that every day inspo follow us on Instagram ##### Also…..Don’t forget to peek below at our delicious scrambled eggs recipe. !The MAGIC Meal! Chilli Scrambled Eggs Enjoy a serve of delicious chilli scrambled eggs first thing in the morning to give your metabolism a good kick to start the day. Try our delicious recipe below! Ingredients 1 serve / 10 mins 2 eggs ½ red chilli (remove seeds) chopped 1 tsp fresh chives chopped ¼ tsp ginger 1 tsp tamari ½ tsp unsalted butter or ghee Serve with lime wedge Method 1. In a bowl whisk the eggs with chilli, chives, ginger, and tamari. 2. Heat the butter in a small frypan over medium heat until melted. Pour in egg mixture and wait 30 seconds, this allows the bottom to cook slightly 3. Flip mix over to allow the other side to cook. 4. Place on your dish and enjoy with a wedge of lime.