Delicious Dinners That Will Help Speed Up Your Metabolism
Delicious Dinners That Will Help Speed Up Your Metabolism
While a healthy diet and exercise remain the best way to lose weight and keep it off, these tasty meals can help your body burn fat and calories.
30-Minute Paella
There is really no limit to the ways you can prepare (and vary) paella. Traditionally made with rice, this whole-grain version is made with freekeh and is ready in just a half an hour.
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Chile-Honey-Glazed Salmon
This spicy glazed salmon is one of the tastiest ways to kick your metabolism into high gear. It has jalapeños, chipotle, and chili powder.
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Farro, Cherry Tomato, and Carrot Gratin with Asiago
Farro (a wheat-based whole grain) is good and chewy after it's cooked. It adds texture to this light and healthy casserole and eating it could help you burn more calories since it takes a good deal of work for your body to break it down.
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Flat-Iron Steaks with Coffee Rub
This coffee- and cayenne-rubbed steak is cooked on the grill but, if you don't have one (or it's too cold to grill outdoors) you can make the steak indoors on a cast-iron grill pan.
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Lentils with Brown Rice and Feta
Top this brown rice salad with some grilled chicken and you'll have a hearty yet healthy meal. The salad is loaded with crunchy and colorful vegetables and has a nice subtle saltiness thanks to the crumbled feta on top.
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Pork Mole
There's no better way to use chile peppers than in a rich and spicy mole. This pork mole stew calls for whole guajillo chiles; make sure you soak the them long enough that they become soft and easy to purée.
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Seared Tuna with Brown Rice
Nutty, chewy brown rice, spicy wasabi paste, and crunchy daikon are the perfect complement to seared tuna. This healthy version of a Japanese favorite is as delicious as it is good for you.
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