There is nothing that we can eat that will magically cause us to start losing weight. However, there are certain foods that can help speed up metabolism, make us feel full longer or suppress our appetite. These great ingredients not only boost flavor—they’ll help you lose stomach paunch, too. Next time you're at the grocery store, be sure to pick up the following items and incorporate them into your normal eating routine:
Parsley is a natural diuretic that keeps water retention in check. Enjoy the fresh, herbal flavor it adds to lunches and dinners.
Peppermint delivers a compound called menthol, which relaxes the intestines and keeps your stomach from pooching.
Pineapple not only adds juicy sweetness to your meals but also contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme that helps break down food to reduce bloating.
Sea salt has a cleaner taste than regular table salt, so you can use less to flavor your food—and that means less water retention and puffiness.
Yogurt boasts good bacteria (probiotics), which help you stay regular. It may cut gas and bloating, too.
Cinnamon has been found to increase metabolism. In fact, it was found that as little as a teaspoon of cinnamon added to food helps the body metabolize sugar 20 times faster and lowers blood-sugar levels.
Milk (actually any low-fat dairy) contains calcium, which acts as a metabolic trigger. Milk and other low-fat dairy products are also a rich source of complex carbohydrates, which can boost metabolism by preventing elevated insulin levels. Excess insulin (among other things) inhibits the release and use of stored body fat.
Green tea has a chemical called EGCG that causes the brain and nervous system to run faster which in turn helps you burn more calories; sort of like caffeine but without the elevated heart rate and associated jitters that many people experience.
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