Bodybybugs

Metabolism boosting foods:
#5. Chicken
Chicken is well known to be high in protein, at about 35g of protein per 4oz (cooked). In addition to being rich in protein, it's a good source of other vitamins and minerals that are critical to overall health and metabolism, such as:
• Vitamin B3 • Vitamin B6 • Vitamin B12 • Pantothenic acid • Selenium • Phosphorus • Choline • Zinc • Copper • Magnesium • Iron.

As with cottage cheese, chicken is an excellent source of the amino acid leucine (about 2.5g from a cooked 4oz portion breast). Researchers have found that high-leucine diets also result in better blood sugar management, which is a key component of keeping a lean physique and a trim waistline.

When choosing chicken, always try to go for hormone-free, organic or free-range chicken. Additionally it is best to choose the white meat portion (i.e. breast) as opposed to dark meat (i.e. thigh), as the dark meat has a much higher saturated fat content.