Revealed – 10 secrets of people who lose weight easily!

Revealed – 10 secrets of people who lose weight easily!

You might have often heard people say, 'My friend eats more than me but while she doesn't put on any weight, I seem to pile on the pounds quite easily.' The answer to this question lies in our metabolism rate. Simply put, metabolism rate is the rate at which our body burns calories. 

Why do we need to boost our metabolism?

'The faster our metabolism runs, the more calories we burn. Eating several small meals a day has been known to speed up metabolism. For the same reason, food has great importance in raising or lowering metabolic rate,' Tanuja Sodhi, nutritionist at pro parenting online community www.parentune.com told IANS.

Here's a list of food items to boost your metabolism:

-Broccoli: The green vegetable contains high amounts of calcium, which increases the metabolic rate of the body and help burn fat. (Read: 8 Indian substitutes for imported vegetables that could save you money)

– Spinach: Also called as Palak, it is a good source of various nutrients like vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and iron. Vitamin C in spinach helps raise metabolic  function.

– Capsicum: Known in India as shimla mirch, the chemical capsaicin in capsicum or bell peppers is an effective metabolic booster. When we eat it, our body temporarily releases stress hormones that speed up our metabolism. This burns more calories as the body tries to cope with the spicy flavour. 

– Beans: Beans are high in both protein and fibre. While protein helps build and maintain muscle mass that helps raise the metabolic rate; fibre too perks up the metabolic rate because the body takes a long time to break it down.

-Grapefruit: Grapefruit is a source of many nutrients and phytochemicals that add to a healthy diet. It has a very low glycemic index which makes the fruit help the body's metabolism and burn excess fat. It also helps in controlling cholesterol and possesses antioxidant properties. 

-Oatmeal: Oats are a rich source of fibre – both soluble and insoluble ones. These help in regulating bowel movements and prevent constipation. They are also a good option for people who want to lose weight as they can boost your metabolism. The fibres present in oatmeal make you feel full for longer and you end up eating less. (Read: 5 reasons to start eating oats today)

-Green Tea: Green tea has many ingredients in it such as caffeine, theobromine, saponins, theophylline, vitamins and epigallocatechin. The compound Epigallocatechin (EGCG) boosts your metabolic rate and reduces your appetite. (Read: 10 ways green tea keeps you healthy and fit!)

-Tofu: Made from curdled soybean milk, tofu is pale white in colour and resembles little blocks of paneer. It contains isoflavones that reduce bad cholesterol levels in our body thus preventing cardiovascular diseases. Tofu is also an excellent source of iron which helps in the making of haemoglobin. What more? It is a great option for someone trying to lose weight, as it increases your metabolism. (Read: 4 reasons why you should eat tofu)

-Ginger: It helps in digestion, but it also has a thermic effect by raising the body's internal temperature, meaning it expends more energy. Ginger, known in India as adrak also has cholesterol lowering properties, so can help improve cardiovascular health, as well as speeding up the metabolism. (Read: 10 health benefits of ginger)

-Chillies: Experts say eating chillies or mirchi can help burn energy, hours after a meal. It's also been suggested eating spicy food may temporarily suppress the appetite. However, be wary of eating too many chillies as it can cause digestion problems.  

With inputs from IANS

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