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In order to achieve healthy weight loss, boosting your metabolism should become a priority within your eating habits. Your metabolism determines how effectively your body burns through food as fuel, and the faster your metabolism is, the more calories you will naturally burn at rest, making it easier to maintain a healthy deficit for weight loss.
If you’ve been working hard to lose weight but need a little extra push to rev up your metabolism and see visible results, these are the four best crockpot meals for the job. Nutritionist approved, these dinners will keep you full and satisfied for hours, putting healthy weight loss within reach.
Low Carb BBQ Chicken
A good protein source is vital for boosting your metabolism because according to Healthline, “Due to the high thermic effect and several other factors, a high protein intake tends to boost metabolism. It makes you burn more calories around the clock, including during sleep.”
This low carb BBQ chicken recipe is loaded with lean protein which will amp up your metabolism, and the recipe is low in sugar so it won’t spike your blood sugar too much. If you have diabetes and are looking to lose weight, this is the dish for you!
Ingredients: Tomato sauce, jalapeno pepper jelly, lemon juice, tapioca, brown sugar substitute, cumin, crushed red pepper, chicken thigh or drumstick
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken
This dietitian approved, protein dense chicken dish is perfect for a metabolism boost and a flavorful dinner that will excite your taste buds and pack in the veggies. The perfect balance of carbs, protein and healthy fats, this moroccan chicken dish will fill you up and leave you full and satisfied with no need to sneak into the pantry for snacks after dinner.
Ingredients: Chicken breast, carrots, onion, tomatoes, prunes, pear, garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cinnamon, chickpeas, brown rice, parsley
Simple Beef Stew
Beef stew is another great dish containing a great variety of fibrous vegetables and protein which will naturally boost your metabolism and allow your body to burn more calories at rest. Perfect for a week where you may want to rely on leftovers instead of cooking every night, this stew will quickly become a staple in your weight loss meal arsenal.
Ingredients: Stewing beef, olive oil, flour, onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt & pepper
Roasted Veggie & Lentil Soup
Beans, and particularly lentils, are great for boosting your metabolism because they contain the amino acid glutamine which will increase your body’s natural ability to burn calories as you digest your meal. This vegan soup is a great winter staple to keep you nourished and satisfied with a full serving of vegetables, carbs and protein for a balanced meal. With butternut squash as a primary ingredient, this dish is also great for fighting inflammation and bloat.
Ingredients: Olive oil, butternut squash, carrots, garlic, onion, thyme, chili, lentils, veggie broth, kale, salt & pepper
