10 FOODS THAT WILL BOOST YOUR METABOLISM

1. Green Apple
The biggest thing to keep your metabolism going: You have to keep feeding it in order for it to burn. . An apple a day keeps the fat away.

2. Protein Shake
Protein is the best way to boost that fire of your metabolism. Nothing is better than a whey protein shake-it's full of the amino acids that you need to burn calories.

3. White Fish
The lighter and whiter the fish, the better it is for your metabolism.

4. Chicken
Consider chicken a solid back-up for fish. It doesn't pack as much protein by mass as fish, but it's still a good option when you want to boost metabolism.

5. Leafy Greens
Kale, romaine lettuce, and spinach are the biggies-they burn even better than broccoli.

6. Black Coffee
Coffee is a great metabolizer. Caffeine is one of the oldest tricks in the book to put your body into fat loss. But it has to be black-no dairy creamers, no skim milk-they have sugar that stops fat from burning.

7. Egg Whites
There's no fat in egg whites, and they're all protein-prime for your metabolism.

8. Grapefruit
Grapefruit helps cleanse the liver, which makes it a great snack.

9. Green Tea
Green tea won't elevate your metabolism on its own, but it will help keep you in fat-burning mode. It gives you something to sip on in between meals. It's important to be eating and drinking to keep the fire burning.

10. Spicy Spices
Chili peppers and red pepper flakes lower blood sugar and start to starve fat. Spices like these push the metabolic process along a little bit faster.