METABOLISM BOOSTERS

Here are some ways to rev up!!!

KICK YOUR CARDIO INTO HIGH GEAR.
Your metabolism may stay elevated up to 5 times longer after a vigorous aerobic workout than after an easy one.

SAVOR SPICY FOOD.
A few small studies from Japan have shown that eating a fiery red pepper - spiced meal may boost metabolism up to 30%. One downside: They used a lot of red pepper - between 5 and 6 tsp per meal.

SIP GREEN TEA.
In a study from Switzerland, 6 out of 10 men who took a green tea supplement (the equal of 1 cup green tea) three times a day with their meals burned about 80 more calories during the following 24 hours than those who took a caffeine pill or a dummy pill. The researchers believe flavonoids in the tea caused the metabolism boost. 

HAVE A CUP OF JAVA
The amount of caffeine (about 135mg) in an 8oz cup of brewed coffee is enough to raise your metabolism for more than 2 hours. Drinking it before a workout may give you that extra kick. Caffeine may help free stored fat, so your body can burn it for energy as you exercise. (If you have high blood pressure, avoid caffeine before exercising) 

Live, Love and Laugh,
Kerryann