What foods can increase metabolism?

Chili peppers, coffee, tea, ginger, cacao, beans, legumes, apple cider vinegar, and water have all been shown to impact metabolism [1,2,3,4].

However, while these foods may slightly increase your metabolic rate, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will lose weight by eating them; rather, they can serve as a complementary addition to a healthful, balanced diet.

References:

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Martínez, R., López-Jurado, M., Wanden-Berghe, C., Sanz-Valero, J., Porres, J. M., & Kapravelou, G. (2016). Beneficial effects of legumes on parameters of the metabolic syndrome: a systematic review of trials in animal models. The British journal of nutrition, 116(3), 402–424. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114516001963
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