15 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism Without Really Trying

Try these easy and sneaky ways to speed up your metabolism and burn more calories, faster (16 Photos)

Kimberly Dawn Neumann on Jan 28, 2013 at 4:04PM

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15 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism Without Really Trying

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Eat Pineapple


“Pineapple contains bromelain which is used by gastroenterologists to treat gastrointestinal disorders…it’s that good!” says Dan Hamner, M.D., a sports medicine and rehabilitation doctor in New York City. Bromelain helps the pancreatic cells break down food substances so that they can enter the energy pathways. In case you were wondering, pina coladas don’t count.

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