In one of my groups we were
talking about what produce for juicing that we should eat and juice, that would
speed up our sludgy metabolism. After doing some research and asking a couple
of my doctors I have come up with the following list. It is not gospel by far
but simple a suggestion from what I have told, experienced and heard. Remember
never add anything to your diet without checking with your own doctors first.
Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism
Hot Peppers-Jalapeno, habanero, cayenne and other forms
of spicy peppers directly boost metabolism and circulation. In fact, eating hot
peppers not only speeds up your metabolism, it also reduces cravings. This is
related to its capsaicin content, a compound that stimulates the body’s pain
receptors, temporarily increasing blood circulation and metabolic rate. If you
have ever experienced a bout of intense sweating after eating a particularly
hot tamale, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. In fact, studies have shown that
eating hot peppers can boost the metabolism by up to 25%, with the spike
lasting for up to 3 hours.
Broccoli -High in calcium (a known weight-reducer), broccoli is also
extraordinarily high in vitamins C, K and A. One serving of broccoli will also
provide you with plenty of foliate and dietary
fiber, plus a variety of antioxidants. Broccoli is also one of the
best detox foods you can add to your diet.
Apples and Pears- Studies show that these two fruits help
boost metabolism and speed up weight loss. Research performed by the State
University of Rio de Janeiro found that women eating three small apples or
pears daily lost more weight than women who did not. Organic apples are one of
the most widely available organic fruits and pears aren’t too hard to find
either, great news!
Citrus
Fruits-Fruits
like grapefruit have been shown to help us burn fat and keep our metabolism
high. This could be related to the fruits’ high amount of vitamin C, a helpful
and healthful component that reduces insulin spikes.
Produce High in Calcium Like Leafy
Greens- A study done
at the University of Tennessee found that people who consumed 1,200-1,300
milligrams of calcium a day lost almost double the amount of weight as those
who were not getting enough calcium in their diet. To help boost your
metabolism, eat plenty of foods high in calcium. Some examples are spinach and kale. Getting our calcium from dark, green, leafy
vegetables is a an excellent health choice. Spinach ranks very high in calcium,
with 56mg of calcium per cup. A 100g serving of collards packs a 145 mg calcium
punch. One cup of steamed bok choy has around 158 mg of the mineral. Kale ranks
in with 139mg of calcium and the spicy mustard green has 103mg of calcium per
100g serving. You can also get your calcium from that wonderful tasting round
sunny orange. One cup of
freshly-squeezed organic orange juice offers approximately 72 mg of calcium.
Not to mention plenty of vitamin C, which will significantly improve the amount
of calcium your body absorbs. Besides vitamin C and calcium, oranges are also a
great source of potassium, vitamin A and beta carotene.
Foods
High in Omega-3′s-Eating foods
that are high in Omega-3
fatty acids is a great way
to boost your metabolism. These acids reduce the production of a hormone called
leptin, a natural chemical that lowers your metabolism. (When you are not 100% juicing eat a handful
of walnuts, add flax seeds or beans to your diet.)
Other foods that will speed up your body’s Metabolism are
grapes, prunes, plums and berries. If you juice these are great fruits to add
into your green juice drinks to sweeten up the taste.
