The 3 Things an Expert Says to Do If You Have a Slow Metabolism and Want to Lose Weight

The second thing Dr. Lofton said you should begin doing for a metabolism boost is "increasing the thermic effect of food (how much energy it takes to burn up your food) by increasing your fiber, your carbohydrates, and increasing your protein intake."

Eating protein-rich foods like eggs, meat, and fish have a higher thermic effect than simple-carbohydrates like cereal and low-fiber foods like bananas.