
By: Nikki Nies
A lot of emphasis is put on the quality of what one eats. There are some foods that are associated with boosting one’s metabolism. You have to eat to survive, so why not gravitate to foods that can help increase your metabolism. Win win.
So, what’s metabolism? It’s the process that body takes to break down one’s food to produce energy. As one ages, one’s metabolism decreases as muscle mass decreases over time. By age 40, one’s metabolism starts to decline by 5% every decade on. One can’t prevent the biological clock from moving forward, but keep these foods in mind when planning meals.
Food Source | Explanation |
Water |
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Grapefruit |
**check with doctor before consumption as there are some interactions with certain medications |
Oatmeal |
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Broccoli |
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Green Tea |
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Hot Peppers |
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Low Fat Dairy |
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Lean Meats |
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I started noticing a trend, a lot of the foods suggested are dairy products. I looked further, and calcium’s been found to stimulate fat cells.
Calculate one’s http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/, which can help make sure one’s on target.
Disclaimer: Eating metabolism boosting foods does not give one a “pass” to omit exercise or other healthy foods from one’s diet. Metabolism boosting foods should be consumed in conjunction with other healthy habits.
Sources: http://www.improving-health-and-energy.com/ways-to-increase-metabolism.html
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/calcium-weight-loss
http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/7-day-miracle-plan-boost-your-metabolism
Some people say eat meat, some say don’t eat meat. This article really opened my eyes to the better choices: http://68anda6pack.com/2013/07/04/about-stakes-and-steaks/
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