Iron rich foods help by getting oxygen to the red blood cells. Metabolism will slow down as a result. For pre-menopausal women 18 mg of iron is needed daily. For post-menopausal women 9 mg of iron is needed. Spinach delivers 3 mg of iron per ounce. Meat, fish, nuts, and beans are also good sources of iron.
Limit alcohol, Alcohol suppresses the central nervous system. When alcohol is added to a meal less fat is burned which causes more fat to be stored by the body.
Green Tea, Green tea is another metabolism booster. One claim is that a glass of green tea can help burn an extra 80 calories a day. Why: Green tea is filled with catechin polyphenols, chemicals that act both as an antioxidant and as a metabolism (fat burning)
B Vitamins create energy, which speeds metabolism and increases weight loss. Foods high in B vitamins include asparagus, broccoli, spinach and nearly all energy drinks. Try to eat foods high in B vitamins throughout the day to keep energy levels high, thereby speeding up metabolism. Eat four to five servings each day.