Keeping my metabolism high

Question

I am looking for some diatary ways to keep my metabolism high, especially between meals.

What kinds of foods or supliments can help keep your body processing long after you've consumed them?

Ideally I'm looking for categories not a list of examples

this doesn't exactly answer your question because it isn't related to food/nutrition but... Increase Type II muscle mass. More muscles means an increased basal metabolic rate meaning you burn more energy doing nothing and even more when you exercise. It's also the easiest way to keep it off in the long term. — Evan Plaice, May 10 '11 at 06:03

Tony R · Answer 1 · 2011-05-06T14:10:38.283

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I'm going to answer your question in the way that you requested, "in categories not a list of examples".

Metabolism Boosters

Spicy Foods - Jalapeno, Habanero, and Cayenne Peppers.
Protein Meat - Lean Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Turkey.
Protein, Dairy - Milk, Yogurt.
Protein, Fish - Salmon, Tuna, and Sardines.
Protein, Eggs - Chicken eggs.
Caffeinated Beverages - Green Tea and Coffee.
Whole Grains - Brown Rice, Oatmeal, and Quinoa.
Dark Leafy Greens - Spinach, Bok Choy, and Broccoli.
Low-sugar Fruits - Apples, Pears, Berries, Oranges, Kiwis, and Peaches. (organic preferred)

Resources/Links

Fifteen foods that fire up your metabolism

edited May 06 '11 at 14:10

answered May 05 '11 at 18:57

Tony R

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 02 '11 at 01:44

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Drink lots and lots of water, this will keep the system running smoothly.

You can put this in the fluids category if you need one.

answered Mar 02 '11 at 01:44

going

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 06 '11 at 20:05

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Green Tea is thing to have lots of.

It contains a great deal of Catechin's that has a metabolic enhancing effects. Additionally, Green tea contains a lot of excellent anti-oxidants.

answered Jun 06 '11 at 20:05

chrisjlee