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5 Metabolism-Boosting Recipes You Should Try This Week To Shed Pounds Overnight

June 18, 2020 by Hannah Kerns
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If you are hoping to lose weight, incorporating metabolism-boosting meals into your regular diet is a good way to start creating healthy eating habits. However, it can be a challenge to find healthy recipes that are both appetizing and diet-friendly.

With that in mind, keep reading for 5 metabolism-boosting recipes you should try this week for weight loss!

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stuffed avocados

Ceviche-Stuffed Avocados

What You'll Need: lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, shrimp, cucumber, jalapeño, tomato, fresh cilantro, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, avocados

 

Full Recipe: Eating Well

kale salad

Kale Butternut Squash Farro Salad

What You'll Need: butternut squash, kale, farro, shallots, grapeseed oil, lemon

 

Full Recipe: Freshly Zested

salmon kabob

Grilled Salmon Kabobs with Lemon Dill Marinade

What You'll Need:  salmon, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh chopped dill, zucchini, metal or wood skewers, salt and pepper to taste, cooking oil

 

Full Recipe: Plating Pixels

lettuce wraps

Lettuce Wraps

What You'll Need: steak or chicken breast; butter, bibb, or Boston lettuce; avocado, salsa, Kosher salt, pepper, corriander seed, garlic powder, coconut oil

 

Full Recipe: Trifecta Nutrition

grilled shrimp

Grilled Honey Lime Shrimp

What You'll Need:  shrimp, lime juice, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh chives, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

 

Full Recipe: The Seasoned Mom

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Hannah Kerns pitches and writes compelling stories for SheFinds' readers. When she isn't listening to podcasts or catching up on true crime, she covers the latest in beauty, health, fashion, and celebrity news. To reach Hannah, email hannah@shefinds.com.

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Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
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Cooked salmon served with rice and greens on a plate.
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Grilled chicken breast with fries and fresh salad on a plate.
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Fried fish served with crispy fries on a plate.
Close-up of steaming spearmint tea with fresh leaves
Variety of different types of bread on a table.
Costco bakery section filled with delicious baked goods.
Woman holding her head in distress or pain.
Woman experiencing joint pain while sitting down.
Celebrity event with fans capturing moments with phones.
Assorted drinks from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to a cup of aromatic coffee.
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil in a kitchen.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
Person checking the time while enjoying breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products in a store.
Cooked salmon served with rice and greens on a plate.
Inside view of a Costco store with shoppers.
Woman taking magnesium supplements from a bottle.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked goods from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast with fries and fresh salad on a plate.
Frozen pizza displayed in a grocery store aisle.
Fried fish served with crispy fries on a plate.