[bassgirl]

I couldn't find any threads dedicated to thermogenic foods. Lets talk about therm. foods and quantities, timings, and things like effect and such.

For those who dont know (and those who do can fill in my gaps), thermogenics is the act of generating heat through digestion which raises your metabolic rate and increases calorie burn.

What are some good thermogenic foods? The only one I really know of is spicy foods with chili powder. Good think I like it hot . I even put chili sauce (the stir fry kind) on my veggies to help out.


Some of us could be missing out and not even know it

[Iron Warrior]

Coffee and hot peppers with a strong capsaicin content. Protein also has a more pronounced thermic effect then other macronutrients so don't forget to eat your tasty animals

[SriLankanMuscle]

Originally Posted by Iron Warrior

Coffee and hot peppers with a strong capsaicin content. Protein also has a more pronounced thermic effect then other macronutrients so don't forget to eat your tasty animals

Agreed, I love spicy foods so the added benefit of a raised metabolic rate is a definite bonus. The hotter the pepper the better. Green tea is also a great heat generator and fantastic antiox, just remember to make it nice and strong for the best benefit.

[bassgirl]

Originally Posted by SriLankanMuscle

Agreed, I love spicy foods so the added benefit of a raised metabolic rate is a definite bonus. The hotter the pepper the better. Green tea is also a great heat generator and fantastic antiox, just remember to make it nice and strong for the best benefit.

Capsaicin = spicyness, or its what makes them red in color?

some peppers are red but not spicy. I love green tea! I love all tea

Protein is supposed to help in this dept, I hear. I know its good for muscle building/repair but am not as familiar with the therm. properties of it.

[Heat Miser]

Here is a list of negative calorie foods

[bassgirl]

Originally Posted by B5150

Here is a list of negative calorie foods

Sweet.

What is lambs lettuce? And is garden cress the same as watercress? and by dandelion do they mean dandelion greens I guess?

[Heat Miser]

You must have made your Dad nuts. Questions, questions, questions

[asianbabe]

Protein and veggies, with a lot of chilli sauce

[SriLankanMuscle]

Originally Posted by bassgirl

Capsaicin = spicyness, or its what makes them red in color?

some peppers are red but not spicy. I love green tea! I love all tea

Protein is supposed to help in this dept, I hear. I know its good for muscle building/repair but am not as familiar with the therm. properties of it.

Yes, Capsaicin = spicyness, as far as the color that is a good indicator of it's nutrient content. Many peppers are high in vitamins such as vitamin C, so the brighter the color the more nutrient value, that goes for most veggies too.

Protein in meat and chicken is digested at a slower rate than most fiber free carbs. BTW fiber is also a great metabolic booster, the best source would be from veggies.

[JDF]

Originally Posted by B5150

You must have made your Dad nuts. Questions, questions, questions

haha...


...I thought you had to eat a surreal amount of hot sauce/chili peppers to gain any thermogenic effects ( i remember hearing that and just kind of throwing it out there )

hmmmmm broccoli