Diet can play a part in the speed of your metabolism and eating the right foods makes it easier to stay lean and fit. Here are five natural food choices you can make to increase your metabolism.

1. Five Foods that
Speed Up Your Metabolism
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2. a Quick Definition
Metabolism (among
other things) is the
speed at which your
body converts the
calories you eat into
useful energy.
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3. Yogurt
Protein requires
energy to metabolize
and "all natural"
yogurt is packed with
protein!
YAY YOGURT!
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4. Apples
An apple a day keeps the
"big and tall store" away....
Apples are loaded with fiber
and require extra energy to
digest.
Crunching an apple also
takes some work and helps
you feel full longer.
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5. Oatmeal
Is packed with fat
soluble fiber and it
"sticks with you",
taking time for your
body to digest.
This process can
lower insulin levels
and speed up your
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result!

6. Turkey
Even though it can
make you sleepy...it's
lean and high in
protein which makes
turkey a great
metabolism booster.
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7. Caffeine
The caffeine from a
cup of coffee (or two)
can give your
metabolism a boost.
Use moderation...it
can also give your "I'm
cranky and wired" side
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a boost too.

8. What's Up Doc?
If you haven't
exercised for some
time or you have
health concerns, you
may want to talk to
your doctor before
starting a new
exercise routine or
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