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Milk contains calcium, which acts as a metabolic trigger.

Whole grain cereal is a fab source of both complex carbs and fiber, and these are what’s needed to keep your metabolism pumped by keeping insulin levels low after a meal.

Oats are a rich source of fiber, which pumps up your metabolism.

Jalapenos contain a chemical called capsaicin, which not only gives peppers their pungent flavor but speeds up the heart rate and boosts the metabolism.

Habaneros, extremely hot chile peppers, are found both fresh and dried in spicy foods.

Pungent, bright red cayenne chiles are often ground into cayenne pepper, a typical ingredient in a spicy meal.

Green tea has a chemical called EGCG that causes the brain and nervous system to run faster and helps you burn more calories. 

Chicken made the "Men's Health" because it is high in metabolism-boosting protein.

Coffee contains caffeine, which helps speed up your heart rate and thus helps you burn more calories, reports AOL Health. 

Salmon contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which can alter the levels of a hormone in your body called leptin, says AOL Health. 

Lean beef helps boost your metabolism because it’s rich in protein, which requires more calories for your body to digest than either fat or carbs, says AOL Health.

Eating tuna can help reduce the level of the hormone leptin in the body. Lower leptin levels are associated with faster metabolisms - at least in mice. 

Turkey is a dieter’s friend because it’s a great source of lean protein, which helps boost metabolism, says AOL Health. 

Sardines are rich in fish oil, and French research has found that men who replaces six grams of fat with six grams of fish oil lost an average of two pounds in just 12 weeks, according to AOL Health.