Warming Herbs, Spices. Spicy Energizing Food. Ginger, cayenne, mint and cinnamon are just a few ingredients that you can add to your diet to stimulate your body. These ingredients are warming, stimulating and perk your body up. Studies have shown that spicy foods have many benefits-including increasing your metabolism for a short period of time. Burning more fuel, means more energy in your body. Source by belindakaywill