5 foods that accelerate metabolism, but few people know –

(Besiki Kavtaradze/)

1. Pineapple

The fruit is rich in vitamin C, essential for the proper functioning of cells. “The more of this vitamin full of antioxidants circulating in the body, the less cellular damage we will have. This means that there is more time for the body to synthesize lean mass – which, in the medium term, causes us to burn more calories”, explains Samanta Brito, nutritionist at Estima Nutrição, in São Paulo.

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2. Red fruits

“They contain anthocyanin, an anti-inflammatory substance that intensifies the sensation of satiety and it even stimulates the release of adiponectin, a hormone that activates enzymes responsible for putting the metabolism to work at full steam”, says the specialist.

3. Matcha

Because it contains chlorophyll in its composition, the ingestion of the herb – in the form of tea – does a general cleaning in the organism and leaves your body tingling. “O matcha it also has a high content of catechins, a polyphenol that increases body temperature and increases the number of calories burned during the day,” says Samanta.

4. Whey protein

Whey protein is made up of amino acids that contribute to increased lean mass. “The more muscles, the more energy the body will spend to maintain all these fibers, even at rest”, says Samanta. That is, metabolism at a thousand!

5. Flaxseed

Why bet on the seed: it is very rich in Omega 3, an anti-inflammatory that awakens the activity of enzymes that break down and eliminate fat. “Then, little by little, the body goes back to functioning at its normal pace and the metabolism picks up again”, says the specialist.