Thermogenic Foods | Mom’s Recipes

Thermogenic foods are excellent allies for those who want to lose weight. Spices and herbs also contribute to your diet.

Thermogenic foods are foods that increase body temperature, speed up metabolism and burn fat.

Thermogenic foods are capable of increasing energy expenditure, that is, burning more calories while they are digested.

Include condiments and fruits in your diet.

Spices and herbs burn calories.

Did you know that eating 1 teaspoon of red pepper daily increases metabolism by 20%?

There is also this increase in an equal portion of ginger three times a day.

Examples of thermogenic foods

• Red pepper (chili, cayenne or chili)
• Green Tea
• Cinnamon powder
• Ginger
• Guarana powder
• Mustard
• Oregano
• Basil
• Saffron
• Rosemary
• Curry
• Apple vinegar
• Pitaya (fruit)
• Grapefruit (fruit)

How to use

Red pepper – In salad dressing, in sautéed vegetables, fish and meat. Half a pepper or 1 teaspoon twice a day.

Green Tea – Take 5 to 10 minutes before lunch and dinner. One cup (tea) twice a day.

Cinnamon powder – In fruits such as bananas and apples, sprinkled on desserts, in soups or dishes with gratin cheese. Two spoons (dessert) a day.

Ginger – Use raw, sautéed or in tea form. Season poultry and fish. Can be added to salads and soups. In a blender, it can be mixed with fruits such as apples, pineapples and oranges. A 2 cm piece, three times a day.

Guarana powder – Water, juices and teas. One teaspoon twice a day.

Mustard – Use in salad dressing, light burgers and natural sandwiches. Two spoons (tea) twice a day.

Oregano, Basil, Saffron and Rosemary can replace salt, which causes fluid retention.

Curry It is a mix of peppers, coriander, fennel, cinnamon, among other condiments. Use to season salads, sautéed vegetables, fish and meat. One teaspoon twice a day.

Apple vinegar – Use in salad dressing. One and a half teaspoons twice a day.

Pitaya fruit

Grapefruit (red orange) – Known as grapefruit. Fruit with low sugar content, it is excellent thermogenic.

Mom Tips

There is no point in consuming thermogenic foods once a week or once a month. Consume them daily.

Thermogenic foods are not miraculous, therefore, regular physical exercise and a balanced diet are also necessary to promote weight loss. Thermogenic foods should be ingested 30 minutes before physical activities.

Thermogenic foods should be consumed in moderation. Exaggeration can cause gastrointestinal diseases.

Always consult your doctor, especially those who have hypertension, thyroid or heart problems. Some of these foods alter metabolism. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

If you take oral medications of any kind, check to see if your medication interacts with grapefruit.