Yogurt

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Yeah, dairy has a bad rep for high calories, but yogurt, both the low-fat and regular kinds, contains probiotics: "friendly" bacteria that preliminary research suggests may actually help reduce the amount of
fat your body absorbs.

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Coffee

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Again, the caffeine kicks your metabolism into high gear. Caffeine also jump-starts lipolysis, the breakdown of fat. One to two cups a day is ideal.

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Cinnamon

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Without going into the whole scientific explanation of why it works, adding 1/4 to 1 teaspoon of this spice to something you eat every day — hot cereal, marinades, yogurt — helps blood sugar get into cells to be used for energy, so less is stored as fat.

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Beans

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Beans are rich in protein and fiber. The protein helps to build muscle and maintain it, and the more muscle you have in your body, the higher the rate of metabolism. The dietary fibers found in beans force the body to work harder to dismantle and process them, thus contributing to weight loss.

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Ginger

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Ginger aids digestion, but also affects the internal heat of the body. This way it also affects (like cayenne pepper and green tea) the body’s metabolic rate. Read here more about the amazing health benefits of ginger and how to use it as a medicine.

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Berries

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Berries are superfoods that are packed with nutrients and fiber. By improving digestion, berries can help you lose weight. The antioxidant properties of berries help in improving the digestion and increasing the metabolism of the body due to which food gets digested faster and fat is burnt faster as well.

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Almonds

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Almonds are rich in essential fatty acids, protein and fiber. Though they are very rich in calories, studies show that a small amount of five almonds a day is not only fattening – but contributes to weight loss.

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Green tea

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Beyond the fact that it has no calories, green tea has a compound called EGCG. This is a phytochemical that promotes weight loss by promoting the internal heat of the body and fat oxidation.

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Oatmeal

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Oatmeal is rich in both types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Fibers help proper bowel movements and prevent constipation, and they also contribute to a feeling of fullness and therefore are very helpful in the process of weight loss.

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Grapefruit

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Grapefruit contains a compound called naringenin, a flavonoid that balances out blood sugar levels and helps to prevent metabolic syndrome, a pre-diabetic condition associated with weight gain around the waist. It is therefore recommended in many diets to start the day with half a grapefruit without sugar.

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Cucumbers

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You might not look at cucumbers the same way the next time you see them in a your salad. There are plenty of reasons why they play nicely into your metabolism-boosting strategy. They’re packed with water, so they help to hydrate your body, plusthey have plenty of vitamins, nutrients, and fiber, all with very low caloric levels. You can try adding them to more than just salads. Cucumber slices or sticks can make a nice side dish to a sandwich or wrap, and can be combined with other vegetables in a healthy mix.

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Cayenne Pepper

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Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin which is known to increase metabolism. Capsaicin increases the internal heat of the body. In order to increase heat, energy is needed, and thus cayenne pepper contributes to increase metabolism.

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