Metabolism describes all the chemical processes that go on continuously inside the body to keep you alive and your organs functioning normally, such as breathing, repairing cells and digesting food.
Simple easy methods to help improve metabolism:
Sleep: Researchers have found a link between metabolism and sleep, and not getting enough of it may seriously slow metabolism.
Drink green tea. Not only does this superfood pack an antioxidant-punch, researchers have found it speeds metabolism as well. Plus, it’s naturally calorie-free, so there’s no reason not to enjoy a mug (or two).
Amp up workout intensity. High-intensity interval training (HIIT), such as interval runs, are quick bouts of intense exercise that can jumpstart metabolism and keep us burning calories long after the workout is over.
Don’t skip breakfast. Studies show the importance of quick-starting metabolism with breakfast
Pump some iron. Lifting weights can also help speed resting metabolic rate, making those dumbbells our new best friends .
Gulp some H20. Drinking enough water is a simple way to speed up digestion and burn calories. We may need more than those recommended eight glasses a day too.
Spice things up. The next time a chicken breast OR Tofu is cooking up in the kitchen add a dash of cayenne pepper (lal mirch). The heat from the pepper is thanks to capsaicin, which won’t only add a fiery kick—it could help boost metabolism, too.
Squeeze in some cardio. Hop on the bike and clock in some miles—one study found that 45 minutes on the bike sped up metabolic rate for over 12 hours.
Eat wisely. Certain foods like tuna and grapefruit have been shown to speed up metabolic rate. Packing in protein has also shown to boost metabolism, so pick some eggs over pancakes at the breakfast table for a morning metabolism boost.
Grab a cup of Coffee. This caffeinated morning beverage is not only a savior when it comes to pushing through a midterm paper or work meeting. A cup of coffee (or the caffeine in it) is absorbed into the blood stream very quickly, speeding up heart rate and provide a metabolic boost that peaks at about three hours after drinking .
Pop up Essential vitamin supplements: Combining regular exercise with fish-oil supplements increases the activity of your fat-burning enzymes, reports a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Look for brands containing at least 300 milligrams of the fatty acid EPA and 200 milligrams of the fatty acid DHA per capsule. Pop two of these two hours before your workout.
Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and sardines are loaded with hunger-quashing omega-3 fatty acids.
Calcium-rich afternoon snack, like eight ounces of milk or six ounces of low-fat yogurt. Calcium helps your body metabolize fat more efficiently by increasing the rate at which it gets rid of fat as waste. Sorry, supplements don’t have the same effect.
Laugh a lot: A little laughter may go a long way. Scientists have found that as little as 10 minutes of laughter per day can burn energy. Just another reason to stay smiling!