- Cayenne pepper – contains capsaicin which stimulates metabolism, speeds up heart rate and reduces “bad” fat in the arteries
- Ginger – expands the blood vessels, increases metabolism and stimulates circulation
- Foods that contain calcium, such as yogurt, cheese, sesame seeds provide the most calcium when they are roasted or dried, flax seeds, and green leafy vegetables (turnip, mustard, dandelion greens, collards, and kale), which is a metabolic trigger (recommended to consume 1,200 – 1,300mg of calcium daily)
- Olive oil – helps to burn fat and reduce “bad” fat in the blood
- Citrus foods – contain vitamin C, helps to liquefy fat and remove it from the body faster
- Green tea – contains a chemical called EGCG that causes the brain and nervous system to run faster helping you to burn more calories
- Eggs – contain high levels of vitamin B12 which helps the body break down fat and stimulate the metabolism
- Salmon – contains Omega 3 fatty acids, this can alter leptin, a hormone in your body associated with higher caloric burn
- Garlic – helps to regulate insulin – also known as an antioxidant
- Oatmeal – rich source of fiber, slowly releases glucose without causing insulin to spike