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A speedy metabolism is one of the key factors of healthy weight loss. With a higher metabolism, your body burns more calories at rest than a body with a lower metabolism, and is therefore more effective at using food as fuel to energize the body. While your natural metabolism is not something you can easily control, there are small changes to your routine that you can make to enhance its effectiveness and prime your body for weight loss. Below are the four best metabolism boosting soups packed with nutrient dense ingredients to nourish your body and work towards healthy weight loss without sacrificing flavor.
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Detox Cabbage Soup
Cabbage is a vegetable that is loaded with a number of vitamins and minerals, and the other veggies in this recipe add delicious flavor to a hearty meal. The broth includes apple cider vinegar which is known to help with weight loss and manage heartburn, so your body should be feeling like a finely tuned machine after one serving of this dish. Bonus points for being plant-based!
Ingredients: Green cabbage, celery, onion, carrot, herbs, vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, lemon, miso paste, tomatoes
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Sweet Potato Brown Rice Soup
Sweet potatoes are surprisingly effective in helping to boost your metabolism because they are a great source of vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber. A high fiber content will help to keep you full for longer, leaving you less likely to turn to unnecessary snacking after dinner. This sweet potato brown rice soup provides a delicious contrast of salt and sweet that will help keep hunger at bay and meet your nutritional goals for the day.
Ingredients: Small onion, garlic cloves, sweet potato, olive oil, vegetable broth, sea salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, brown rice, pecans, butter, sugar, salt
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Beef Bone Broth Soup
According to Healthline, bone broth is known for being high in protein and low in calories, which means it may boost your metabolism and help you burn more calories after eating. Also perfect for a chilly winter evening, this soup is a wonderful meal to support your body for healthy weight loss.
Ingredients: Olive oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers, carrots, ground beef, tomatoes, bone broth, oregano, thyme, cumin, chili powder, paprika, cinnamon, cocoa powder, tomato paste, hemp hearts, black pepper
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Cabbage Tortilla Soup
This recipe is full of veggies to keep you full and satisfied, and contains 12g of fiber which is nearly 50% of your recommended daily value. If you’re looking for a twist on a classic taco night, this cabbage tortilla soup is the way to go.
Ingredients: Vegetable broth, salsa, salsa verde, cabbage, carrots, red onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, lime, black pepper, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, baked tortilla chips
