5 Foods/Drinks to Increase Your Metabolism
Posted by Dayne Hudson
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Metabolism is the process where your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this biochemical process calories are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function.
The âenergy equationâ is a very simple formula; burn more calories than you consume and you will lose weight.
Women store more fat below the skin whereas men store more fat in the belly region. Women also have more fat on their lower body, particularly in the hip and thigh region. This body fat, however, is good for womenâs health.
There are two sides to metabolism that are closely interlinked. One side is the catabolic process which breaks down substances and releases energy from them The other side is the anabolic process that takes in energy and uses it to build substances and make the body function. During this energy exchange, some energy escapes in the form of heat. The bodyâs metabolic rate shows how fast it produces heat and therefore how quickly it is burning fuel.
Basel Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body burns while at rest to support your bodyâs daily functions. During digestion, food is broken down into glucose, fatty acids, glycerol and amino acids. These simple nutrients are the raw materials that come from your metabolism.
After the liver has processed nutrients, they are then carried to the bloodstream to be used by the bodyâs cells or stored until required. Metabolism varies from person to person, however, most people burn between 1800 and 2800 calories per day.
Here is a basic breakdown of how the energy (calories) from what you eat typically gets used:
So the majority of the energy you consume is burned up just in your bodily functions. But you can increase your BMR by exercising more and consuming a healthy diet.
While metabolism is linked to weight, a slow metabolism is not always the cause of excess weight gain. Although it influences your bodyâs energy requirements, itâs your food and beverage intake and your level of physical activity that determines how much you weigh.
It is a common belief that a slim person has a high metabolism, and an overweight person has a slow metabolism, but this is rarely the case. Most overweight people do not have an underlying condition caused by a slow metabolic rate, their weight gain is mainly due to an energy imbalance.
While it is true that some people seem to be able to lose more weight than others; everyone will lose weight when they burn more calories than they consume.
To lose weight, you need to create an energy deficiency by eating fewer calories or increasing the number of calories you burn through exercise. Therefore, while you donât have much control over the speed of your metabolism, you can control the number of calories you burn through physical activity.
To make sure your metabolism is running efficiently you need to make sure you are giving your body the adequate fuel it needs to produce energy. Each of the metabolic processes in the body require fuel to function.
There are a range of factors that can slow down your metabolism. These are:
There are also an array of natural ways to speed up your metabolism. Try some of these:
Products that claim to speed up your metabolism often have some undesirable and dangerous side effects. You need to view these products with caution.
If you are still gaining weight with a healthy diet and regular exercise, it is advisable to get your thyroid checked. The thyroid releases hormones required for efficient metabolism and when it slows down so too can your metabolism.
Instead of buying artificial products aimed at boosting metabolism, why not try some natural foods that have been proven to have a positive effect on metabolic rate. Some of these include:
The basis of any weight loss program is physical activity and diet. Maintaining a healthy metabolic rate largely comes down to regular exercise and a healthy diet with regular meal times and sufficient sleep.
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