Very often we hear the term metabolism. But how many of us actually know its meaning and its role?
Is it necessary for us to boost it?
Metabolism is that engine in our body that burns calories on a regular basis and keeps energy levels higher. The higher it is, the more calories you burn and it becomes easy to lose weight.
There are several quick and easy diet and lifestyle changes one can make to boost metabolism which in turn will help in leading a healthy and happy life.
1) High intake of protein: Proteins have deep effects on metabolism. Though they contain four calories per gram, but they force the body to use more calories in digestion. This thermic effect accounts for one of the ways that a high-protein diet speeds up metabolism. In addition, protein builds metabolically active muscle and prevents body fat storage.
2) Green tea is your saviour: According to a recent study, people who drink 4-5 cups of green tea daily lose an average of two more pounds and more belly fat than the one’s doing a 25-minute workout. Moreover, it also contains flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants and protect against cancer, heart disease and stroke.
3) Drink more and more water: Since water is naturally calorie-free, it is generally linked with reduced calorie intake. Studies have shown that drinking 17 oz. (0.5 litres) of water increases resting metabolism by 10–30% for about an hour.
4) Stress doesn’t sound good: Most of us are stressed about something or the other. But do we know that it affects our metabolism? Even if stressful situations don’t force us to grab fatty foods but our body takes longer to process any calorie that we eat during that time span. So, next time be careful!
5) Don’t compromise with night sleep: Not getting enough quality sleep leads to slow metabolism and increase in the risk of obesity. It lowers down a number of calories that need to be burned, changes the way your body processes sugar and disrupts appetite-regulating hormones.
So, implement these simple tips and experience the change!!
