Food & Drink 25 Snacks You Should Eat to Increase Your Metabolism By lase - February 21, 2018 Advertisements 21. Lean Meat – Good News for the Carnivores. source: pexels.com Elevated protein intake can have a boosting effect on your metabolism. Eating protein is highly effective if you are working out as well, because the increased demand for muscle tissue promotes the build-in process of the consumed proteins. Advertisements