By Dr. Jennifer Landa
Published August 26, 2013| FoxNews.com
Your metabolism works around the clock, regulating the use of calories
and revving up to help you shed fat. It is the sum total of everything that
your body does for you.
However, millions of Americans suffer from a slow, sluggish metabolism,
and many blame their genetics. While genetics play a key role in the efficiency
of your metabolism, there are several other factors – well within your control
– that can boost your metabolic rate, which means more energy and less hassle
when it comes to weight loss.
Eat breakfast
Everyone knows breakfast has a reputation for being the most important
meal of the day – and for good reason. When you roll out of bed every morning,
your body is in starvation mode, because it has been eight or so hours since
your last meal. At this point, your metabolism is set to a slow pace, hoping to
conserve energy since you haven’t eaten. A healthy, hearty breakfast daily
supercharges your metabolism.
Make time for tea
Just make sure your tea is green. Green tea is naturally caffeinated,
which can stimulate your metabolism by up to 16 percent when compared to
non-caffeine drinkers. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, increasing
your heart rate and breathing – all of which require your metabolism to rev up.
And green tea comes with a host of other benefits, including antioxidants to
fight disease and flavonoids with fat-burning properties (more fuel for a
faster metabolism).
Water on the rocks
It’s a model secret that’s actually true. Drinking ice cold water
raises your metabolic rate, because your body has to do a little work to warm
it up for digestion, meaning you burn calories. Don’t count on the pounds
adding up with just one glass per day. Make it a habit, and consume several ice
cold glasses of water throughout each day to burn calories without the effort.
Go au natural
Choose fresh, all-natural, whole foods and choose organic as often as
possible. Processed foods contain chemicals that can destroy your metabolism,
as can pesky pesticides that taint many of the fruits and vegetables in the
produce section of the grocery store. Shopping at your local farmers market is
a great way to avoid chemicals and pesticides, allowing you to enjoy food that
is definitively all-natural and fresh from the farm.
Spice it up
Capsaicin, the compound responsible for the spicy kick you experience
when eating a hot pepper, has been shown to boost the body’s production of
heat. Just a tablespoon of chopped red chilies can ignite your sympathetic
nervous system and induce a short-term 23 percent increase in your metabolism,
according to a study published in the Journal of Nutritional Science and
Vitaminology.
Work it in intervals
Better results in less time – sounds too good to be true, right? For
once, it is not a gimmick. Researchers have found that short, high intensity
bursts of exercise stimulate a higher level of fat-burning than working out at
a steady pace for a longer period of time. Mix in jumping rope or sprints
between strength exercises for 20 minutes three to five days a week – it will
work wonders for your metabolism and your physique.
Other factors
Getting plenty of quality sleep, ensuring adequate nutrient levels with
high-quality supplements, and balancing your hormones also play a significant
role in maintaining a healthy metabolism. If your metabolism seems to have
slowed to a crawl despite your best efforts, there may be more than your
genetics at play. Thyroid disorders and
the onset of conditions like menopause and andropause can wreak havoc on your
metabolism. Talk with a specialist and work together to develop a plan that not
only addresses your condition, but will help you stay healthy and keep your
metabolism fueled for a lifetime.
Source:
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/08/26/habits-for-faster-metabolism/print#ixzz2d8BdJ2Du
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