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Finding healthy ingredients to incorporate into your diet is a great way to boost your metabolism and promote weight loss. Plus, many weight loss friendly ingredients are already in your pantry.
With that in mind, keep reading for the one metabolism-boosting pantry food you should be eating to support weight loss.
Lentils
Lentils are high in protein, which can help weight loss. Healthline explains, "[H]igh protein content requires your body to burn a greater number of calories to digest them, compared to lower-protein food."
The article continues, "Legumes also contain a good amount of dietary fiber, such as resistant starch and soluble fiber, which your body can use to feed the good bacteria living in your intestine."
While lentils help improve digestion and boost your metabolism, incorporating them into your regular diet is a great way to speed up weight loss.
If you're ready to to incorporate lentils into your diet, try out this delicious Lemony Lentil Soup.
