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The speed of your metabolism is one of the biggest factors in determining the ease of your weight loss. When you have a higher metabolism, your body is able to burn through calories faster which makes it easier to maintain a deficit and lose weight. Fortunately, there are foods you can eat which will naturally boost your metabolism, promoting healthy weight loss while also satisfying your taste buds. If you’re working towards reaching your weight loss goals, here are four delicious metabolism boosting slow cooker meals to propel you towards success.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This gluten-free stew is low in carbs and loaded with protein and veggies to kickstart your metabolism and leave you feeling full and satisfied for hours after eating. This dish is perfect for nights when you’re looking for a hearty dish that is also full of vitamins and minerals to nourish your body and make weight loss easy.
Ingredients: Stew beef meat, baby blonde potatoes, carrots, yellow onion, garlic, parsley, tomato paste, coconut aminos, salt, pepper, beef broth, frozen peas, arrowroot flour, green beans
White Chicken Chili
Chicken is a natural lean source of protein so it makes the perfect addition to a weight loss meal plan. This chili is loaded with beans and chicken which will fill you up with the nutrients needed to energize your body throughout the day. Added bonus, this recipe makes around 10 servings so you’ll have plenty of leftovers throughout the week!
Ingredients: Chicken thigh, tomatillo salsa, sweet potato, chicken broth, green chiles, chili seasoning, pinto beans, garlic, cumin
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken soup is not only good for the soul, but it’s also great for the body, especially for enhancing your metabolism! Chicken will naturally help to boost your metabolism and increase energy levels while reaching your protein goals, and this soup is packed with plenty of vegetables, so it’s sure to remedy your winter blues.
Ingredients: Chicken breast, onion, garlic, celery, olive oil, chicken broth, water, italian herbs, celery seeds, salt & pepper, lemon juice, fresh herbs, pasta
Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry
This creamy curry recipe is filling and delicious while simultaneously loaded with antioxidants which will help to bolster your overall health this winter. The perfect plant based dinner option, this curry will quickly become a weeknight staple as you work to boost your metabolism and lose weight.
Ingredients: Light coconut milk, curry powder, garlic, ginger, kosher salt, fire roasted diced tomatoes, chickpeas, butternut squash, cilantro, brown rice
