Rev up your metabolism with these delicious foods!
If your resolution was to lose some weight and speed up your metabolism, Asian foods can be a great way to do so. Here are some of the most popular Asian foods that dieters and healthy eaters love for their metabolic effects.
Green Tea
Many people love drinking coffee in the morning, but if you make a habit of that you will miss out on the huge metabolic boost that green tea has to offer. In a recent study, people who drank 4-5 cups of green tea daily then worked out for about 30 minutes, lost 2 more pounds and more belly fat than those who didn’t drink green tea. This Asian food contains a special antioxidant called catechins that can encourage fat cells to release their fat and help you slim down quickly.
Use Whole Grains
Whole grain brown rice is a popular Asian food and an incredibly healthy one. Your body is forced to use more energy to break down whole grains, so opting for brown rice over white rice means that your body works a little extra to get it digested. They also are higher in fiber, which can encourage proper digestion and boost your metabolism.
Garlic
Garlic is a popular spice throughout many different cuisines due to its great savory flavor and powerful punch of metabolic benefits. Garlic helps to regulate your blood sugar and control the fat levels in your blood, greatly improving your overall health. Beyond the metabolic benefits of this Asian food, it will help boost your immune system, prevent heart disease, ward off inflammation, and lower your blood pressure.
Try Oolong Tea
If green tea isn’t your favorite, Oolong tea is another great Asian food to boost your metabolism. This tea is full of different antioxidants and helps to keep your digestion moving, lower your cholesterol, and increase the amount of weight you’ll lose.
Ready to Experiment with Flavor?
Lotte Plaza Market is the perfect shop to supply you with the ingredients you need to make all of your Asian dishes shine with authenticity and flavor. With over 10 locations throughout Maryland and Virginia, we have provided excellent service and quality groceries to our customers for 40 years. Contact us online for more information and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Pinterest. For locations, sales, and all of Lotte Market in the palm of your hand download our app!