Carbohydrates, one of the foods
that boost metabolism

There are many foods that boost metabolism, but natural complex carbohydrates are some of the best.

Natural complex starchy and fibrous carbohydrates have a thermic effect of around 15%.

This means that these calories are burned up by your body during the digestion and utilization of this healthy nutrient.

Plus natural complex carbs take longer to digest than simple carbs, and provide sustained energy levels without the highs and lows in blood sugar.

When you consume too many simple carbs, or refined/processed carbs that have lost their complexity during production in the factories, this causes a rapid rise in your blood sugar.

Your body responds to this blood sugar peak by releasing large amounts of insulin to clear out the glucose from your bloodstream.

This leads to low blood sugar, and is accompanied by hunger, weakness, mood swings and decreased energy.

The hunger and cravings cause you to consume more of the simple carbs, and results in a vicious cycle of ups and downs in energy throughout the day.