Metabolism-boosting foods

[w8lifter]

Metabolism boosters

Capsicum (cayenne or red pepper)???the active ingredient capsaicin is supposed to raise the body's metabolic rate by as much as 25 percent for three hours (Greenwood-Robinson)
1/8 tsp. daily (Greenwood-Robinson)

Hot chiles???post-meal metabolism builder

Hot mustard???another post-meal metabolism builder

Flaxseed???contains 5 grams of soluble fiber per tablespoon; the #1 source of alpha-linolenic acide (ALA), a fatty acid essential for efficient metabolism
3 T. ground flaxseed daily (Greenwood-Robinson)

Cinnamon???chromium, which controls blood-sugar (see article on USDA site)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon daily (Greenwood-Robinson)

Green tea???Green tea (in fairly large amounts) increases your metabolism. I might not drink that much (3 cups a day or more), but I figure even a little bit is worthwhile.

Strawberries???Besides being sweet and delicious, strawberries have few calories, high fiber and a lot of vitamin C. The vitamin C stimulates production of carnitine, an amino acid that supposedly boosts your metabolism.


Appetite suppressants

Grapefruit???Eat a half a grapefruit before your meals to help you eat less. If you don't like grapefruit, try eating a bowl of vegetable soup or a salad before your meal.


Fat inhibitors

Yogurt???Calcium is essential for releasing the hormones that break down your fat. Getting your calcium from low-fat dairy is the most effective way to get your calcium.


Natural diuretics

Parsley???natural diuretic, folic acid, vitamin A
1 cup daily (Greenwood-Roninson)

Cranberries???natural diuretic
4 oz. juice or 2 T dried cranberries daily (Greenwood-Robinson)


Digestive aids

Cinnamon extract???add a few drops to your water to aid digestion and decrease bloating.

Peppermint extract???add a few drops to your water to aid digestion and decrease bloating.

Ginger extract???add a few drops to your water to aid digestion and decrease bloating.

Water???Drink 6-8 glasses a day. I suggest filling up a water bottle and carrying it around with you. Water helps you lose weight, feel full, have more energy, have fewer headaches etc.

Soluble fiber???(oat bran, beans, peas and most fruits) helps weight loss and cuts risk of colon cancer but can make you feel bloated temporarily while the large intestine is digesting it. Add soluble fiber gradually to your diet and drink extra water.

Apple Cider Vinegar


Hi FC, lol

 

[hurtyhair4u]

Is that metabloism bossting true for any hot ( spicy ) pepper or food ?

 

[w8lifter]

I would think so.

 

[hurtyhair4u]

I love that stuff Thanks . My old man used to always attribute his body to all the peppers he ate ( lots of them every meal ) besides that he ran 10 miles a day . With all those peppers running through your system you could probably run quickly

 

[Stickboy]

I eat alot of peppers, and probably would even if they were unhealthy. Here in NM, the green chile is king.

I've never been overweight, but I wouldn't say it's just because of the pepper. I used to ride my bike a 100 or so miles during the week, so that probably helped That, AND the green chiles

 

[Robboe]

Strawberries are also the number two food behind garlic for antioxidants to.

 

[Tank316]

before my morning cardio,i would take a huge tablespoon of x-tra hot picante sauce,it wouldnt take long and the sweat was pouring off my head.its a good thermogenic

 

[jim]

hot peppers are king. i have also heard that they are anticarcinogenic

 

[Dr. Pain]

Ok smarty (w8), find the one on apple cider vinegar lowering the GI of a meal!

Nice post!

FC

 

[w8lifter]

This it?

Fruits that have a low GI and are more acidic will help to lower the overall GI. The use of salad dressings containing vinegar and lemon juice also could be encouraged, because this results in further reductions in glycemic and insulin responses.[

Here is the abstract!

Title: Delayed gastric emptying rate may explain improved glycaemia in healthy subjects to a starchy meal with added vinegar

Author: Liljeberg H.[1], Björck I.[1]

[1]Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Chemistry, Chemical Center, Lund University, PO Box 124, S-221 00 Lund, Sweden

Journal: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 1998, vol. 52, no. 5 pp. 368-371
Abstract:


Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the possible influence of acetic acid (administered as vinegar) on the postprandial glucose and insulin responses, and the potential involvement of a modified gastric emptying rate was studied by use of paracetamol as a marker.

Design: The white bread reference meal as well as the corresponding meal supplemented with vinegar had the same content of starch, protein and fat. The meals were served in the morning after an over-night fast and in random order. Capillary blood samples for analysis of glucose, insulin and paracetamol were collected postprandially.

Setting: The study was performed at the Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Chemistry, Lund University, Sweden.

Subjects: Ten healthy volunteers, seven women and three men, aged 22???51 y, with normal body mass indices were recruited.

Results: The presence of acetic acid, given as vinegar, significantly reduced the postprandial glucose (GI=64) and insulin responses (II=65) to a starchy meal. As judged from lowered paracetamol levels after the test meal with vinegar, the mechanism is probably a delayed gastric emptying rate.

Conclusions: Fermented foods or food products with added organic acids should preferably be included in the diet in order to reduce glycaemia and insulin demand.

Sponsorship: Cerealia Foundation for Research and Development (project no. 232).

Keywords: glucose and insulin responses, gastric emptying rate, acetic acid, vinegar, starch

BTW....I had already read this one too

 

[The Rose]

Is cayenne powder affective in boosting metabolism? I take one capsule containing 40,000 heat units three times daily.

 

[gopro]

By the way...protein foods cause a greater thermic effect than either carbohydrates or fats. In other words, your body will burn more calories processing chicken or meat than pasta or rice.

message: protein is good!

 

[Jenny]

As usual W8, great stuff!

Setting: The study was performed at the Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Chemistry, Lund University, Sweden.

We swedes are very smart...

 

[Robboe]

Originally posted by gopro
By the way...protein foods cause a greater thermic effect than either carbohydrates or fats. In other words, your body will burn more calories processing chicken or meat than pasta or rice.

message: protein is good!

I believe it's about 30%.

More precisely, 30% of the cals you take in from eating protein are burned up in their own digestion.

 

[bigheath]

I don't like peppers not into hot foods. Any alternatives to peppers?

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy


I believe it's about 30%.

More precisely, 30% of the cals you take in from eating protein are burned up in their own digestion.

Thanks for the additional info. This is why I recommend high protein diets to my competitors and clients wishing to drop bodyfat.

 

[jman69bug]

thanks, i've been looking for a short list like this

 

[Scorpio Gurl]

Great info !!! ~ really helpful.
I just picked up some cajun caps. and take 2 in a.m. and 2 in afternoon, and about a half hour after i take them... it feels like I had a bowl of cajun soup... lol, can really feel it heat up inside.
Doesn't bother me though, i love spicy foods to begin with.

 

[Scorpio Gurl]

One more thing, I picked up some flax caps a while ago, and didn't keep them cold all the time, does that mean that they go bad, or lose their potency.. when they aren't kept in the fridge all the time?
Well, I also picked up some flax OIL, because I hate taking so many freaking pills everyday!! and those flax pills are huge!
(I keep the oil in the fridge)

 

[w8lifter]

Keep the oil in the fridge, not sure about the caps, but i think so. Does it say on the bottle anywhere?

 

[gopro]

Flax caps must also be kept in the fridge!

 

[Robboe]

Yeah i'd keep them in the fridge too to stay on the safe side, but aren't the caps air tight?

Wouldn;t that mean that they can;t be oxidised - since no air can actually get to the oil?

 

[Chalcedony]

they aren't in a fridge when you buy them .. they've been sitting on a shelf so i really dont understand why you would put them in the fridge, and I dont think it says to ...

 

[Dr. Pain]

Caps are shelf stable, but stay fresher in the frig! It tkaes 14 caps to equal one TBLS of oil, I would recommend the oil!

FC

 

[big_lou]

good info here.

 

[Scorpio Gurl]

Originally posted by Chalcedony
they aren't in a fridge when you buy them .. they've been sitting on a shelf so i really dont understand why you would put them in the fridge, and I dont think it says to ...

Nope, they were in the fridge when I bought them....I really don't think that they are anywhere near as easy as taking a fast tablespoon of the oil...... yeah, tastes like shyte.... but it's easy.
I'm probably just gonna get rid of those caps. there are only a few left... but they are cheap aswell.... so it's no loss.....

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by Fat Cell
Caps are shelf stable, but stay fresher in the frig! It tkaes 14 caps to equal one TBLS of oil, I would recommend the oil!

FC

Exactly what I was coming back here to say!

 

[gopro]

Hey Scorpio Girl...is scorpio your sign? I'm a scorpio!

 

[Scorpio Gurl]

Yes it is gopro... I'm a scorpio and fit the sign to a tee!! lol
(i'm Nov. 11th)

 

[gopro]

Originally posted by Scorpio Gurl
Yes it is gopro... I'm a scorpio and fit the sign to a tee!! lol
(i'm Nov. 11th)

Me too my dear...a scorpio through and through...born on HALLOWEEN!