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Foods to fire up your metabolism after 40

Never mind the scales, fill up on these foods every day and you’ll be firing on all cylinders. - by Aaron Clayton
  • 17 Nov 2017
Foods to fire up your metabolism after 40
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Fitness guru Michelle Lovitt hasn’t counted kilojoules since the ’80s. Her secret? Fill your fridge with clean foods that make healthy eating a cinch. Here’s a sneak peek inside her science-loaded shelves.

  • Green Tea

Studies say if you drink four cups daily for three months you’ll have less belly fat. Nice!

  • Sprouted Wholegrain Bread

Enzymes in sprouted bread make the grains easier to digest.

  • Organic Apples

Soluble fibre in apple skin helps to stabilise blood sugar levels.

  • Mushrooms

Mushrooms are high in vitamin D—linked to fat loss in post-menopausal women.

  • Tomatoes & Garlic

Tomatoes have cortisol-lowering C, while garlic boosts metabolism and regulates blood sugar.

  • Blueberries

These tiny blue gems contain antioxidants that help the body burn fat.

  • Avocado

A good source of belly-fat-quelling fatty acids, great for salads and smoothies.

  • Kale & Broccoli

Contain indole-3-carbinol that help reduce oestrogens.

  • Chicken & Turkey

Aim to get 30% of your energy from lean protein.

  • Greek Yoghurt

Yoghurt is rich in protein, with bloat-busting probiotics.

  • Lemon Water

High levels of vitamin C can reduce cortisol, while staying hydrated wards off bloating.

  • Salmon

A regular on Lovitt’s grill. This pink fish is packed with omega-3s, fatty acids that help build muscle.

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