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Want to lose weight? Take note of 8 metabolism-boosting foods

Matcha green tea: It is in powder form and dissolves in water. When you drink it, you ingest the tea leaves and all of their healthful nutrients.

Updated on: Aug 24, 2015 11:51 AM IST
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Matcha green tea: It is in powder form and dissolves in water. When you drink it, you ingest the tea leaves and all of their healthful nutrients. expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2015 11:51 AM

Matcha green tea: It is in powder form and dissolves in water. When you drink it, you ingest the tea leaves and all of their healthful nutrients.

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Ice water: It forces your body to burn fat by bringing your body temperature back to normal. 8 glasses a day burns some 70 calories! expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Ice water: It forces your body to burn fat by bringing your body temperature back to normal. 8 glasses a day burns some 70 calories!

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Chili peppers: They get their heat from a bioactive compound called capsaicin, which may help curb your appetite by raising your body temperature. expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Chili peppers: They get their heat from a bioactive compound called capsaicin, which may help curb your appetite by raising your body temperature.

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Greek yogurt and lemon: The vitamin C in the lemon can help your body absorb the metabolism-boosting calcium in the Greek yogurt. expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Greek yogurt and lemon: The vitamin C in the lemon can help your body absorb the metabolism-boosting calcium in the Greek yogurt.

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Papaya: It contains an enzyme called papain that improves protein digestion and absorption, which is key to boosting metabolism and burning fat. expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Papaya: It contains an enzyme called papain that improves protein digestion and absorption, which is key to boosting metabolism and burning fat.

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Black Pepper: It contains the alkaloid piperine, which helps speed up metabolism. Try it instead of salt, where possible: You'll reduce your sodium intake too. expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2015 11:51 AM

Black Pepper: It contains the alkaloid piperine, which helps speed up metabolism. Try it instead of salt, where possible: You'll reduce your sodium intake too.

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Ginger: It not only aids in digestion but can also increase metabolic rates as much as 20% after eating. expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Ginger: It not only aids in digestion but can also increase metabolic rates as much as 20% after eating.

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Vinegar: Cooking with vinegar can slow the passage of food through your stomach, keeping you fuller for longer. expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2015 11:51 AM

Vinegar: Cooking with vinegar can slow the passage of food through your stomach, keeping you fuller for longer.

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