15 Foods to Boost Metabolism [Infographic]

How Certain Foods Boost Metabolism, Aid in Weight Loss

How Foods Boost Metabolism

Certain foods are thought to boost metabolism for a variety of reasons.

Foods high in protein require the expenditure of more energy to digest and metabolize.

Foods high in dietary fiber, like almonds, beans, apples, spinach, broccoli and other fruits and vegetables, help keep insulin levels steady.  This aids in preventing the body from storing fat.  Fiber also helps to control appetite because it gives a feeling of fullness.

Foods high in calcium, like fortified yogurt and soy milk, are thought to aid in the fat burning process.

Warming foods and spices, like curry, cinnamon, jalapenos and other chili peppers, have a chemical compound that temporarily release stress hormones that speed up metabolism.

Foods with unique chemical properties, like grapefruit, reduce insulin levels which promotes weight loss.

Coffee and green tea contain caffeine which raises the heart rate.  A faster heart rate burns more calories.  Tea contains a chemical called EGCG.  Studies have shown that a combination of caffeine and EGCG helped burn up to 80 extra calories a day.  Caffeine, however, is not recommended for many people and should be consumed with caution.

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Infographic: Alkaline Minerals and Foods

This fabulous infographic shows the five alkaline minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and manganese) and the foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and herbs) that are rich sources of these minerals.

Although these essential minerals are available in supplement form, study after study shows that it is best to get them from the right kind of foods.  In fact, recent research indicates that relying heavily or exclusively on certain minerals and vitamins in supplement form may pose health risks.

This appears to be the case with intake of calcium supplements.  Calcium supplements, in turn, are thought to play a role in the depletion of another important mineral, magnesium.

This infographic illustrates some of the best, natural sources of these important minerals:

• Almonds
• Basil
• Broccoli
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cacao
• Chard
• Cinnamon
• Celery
• Coconut Water
• Collard Greens
• Dill
• Figs
• Flax Seeds
• Kale
• Kiwi
• Mustard Greens
• Okra
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Quinoa
• Spinach
• Thyme
• Tomatoes
• Turmeric

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Infographic: 10 Daily Nutrients

This infographic entitled "10 Daily Nutrients" illustrates ten vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are vital to optimal health.  It also has a short explanation of why each nutrient is important, gives the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for both men and women, and lists typical foods that each is found in. The ten included in this infographic are:

Calcium
Choline
Fiber
Magnesium
Potassium
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K

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Fast Absorbing Liquid Calcium for Bone Health

Health experts agree that calcium is vital to building and maintaining healthy bone mass.   According to a report from the Office of the Surgeon General, the bone health status of Americans appears to be in jeopardy.  In that same report, it was estimated that unless a concerted, preventive action is taken, by the year 2020, one in every two Americans over the age of 50 will either have, or be at high risk for developing osteoporosis.