10 Ways To Speed Up Your Metabolism

9. Make it Real Hot

The compound capsaicin gives the mouth-searing quality to the chili. What is heartening is that it can equally fire up the metabolic rate. Eating green or red chilies (albeit in moderation) increases heat production of your body and activates the sympathetic nervous system. The study report in the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology says that use of capsaicin compound in diet spikes up the metabolic rate by 23%. You can use it in salsas, as pizza toppings or in pastas and stir-fries.