Splurging on a gym membership isn't the only way to weight loss. What you eat is obviously important, but how you eat can also help you reach your goal weight. Click through for nutrition tips that could help boost your metabolism. Try these pointers for yourself and you could drop 10 pounds—no sweat!
Research has found that eating fat for breakfast turns on your fat-burning switch and helps your body use more calories all day long.
Try these foods in the A.M.:
2 eggs cooked in 1 Tbsp olive or canola oil
2 Tbsp peanut butter on whole-wheat toast
Sliced avocado on English muffin with 1 slice of cheese
One study showed that drinking two 8-oz glasses of water increased metabolism by 30%—and cold water boosted the burn a bit more.
Sip a glass of water (or unsweetened iced tea, which will also give you a shot of caffeine) with each meal. For added flavor—and vitamin C—drop sliced lemon into a pitcher of water and let it sit overnight in the fridge before drinking.
Research shows that your body uses more calories digesting fresh foods, like whole grains, versus the processed stuff.
Transition to whole grains by following the "half" rule. In pasta dishes, start out by using half whole-grain and half white. Mix your regular cereal with ½ cup of the high-fiber variety (at least 3 g per serving).
Ginger and cinnamon raise your body temperature, so your metabolism speeds up slightly to cool it down.
Sprinkle 1 tsp grated ginger into oatmeal, smoothies and lemon-lime seltzer. Add a pinch of cinnamon to a bowl of butternut squash soup.