Beans and legumes

Beans and legumes are other metabolism-boosting powerhouses. When compared to other plant foods, lentils, peas, chickpeas, black beans, and peanuts are particularly high in protein.

According to studies, compared to lower-protein foods, their high protein content makes your body burn more calories while eating them. Their TEF is responsible for this. Legumes also include dietary fiber, such as soluble and resistant starch, which your body can use as a prebiotic to nourish the good bacteria in your large intestine. Short-chain fatty acids are then produced by these good bacteria, which may help in your body's ability to use stored fat as energy and maintain normal blood sugar levels.