Tips and Foods To Increase Metabolism

Wouldn't it be great if you could burn more calories when you're just sitting on the couch? You can -- by increasing your metabolism , the rate at which your body uses energy. Here are some simple changes you can make to help speed up your metabolism and help with quick weight loss.

Tip #1 -- Eat breakfast.

Breakfast gets you increase your metabolism by putting it back into burning mode. But if you wait until lunch to eat, your body assumes you're fasting and responds by slowing your metabolism. And remember, if you eat breakfast, you have a greater chance of burning calories (by running, for instance!) since you're consuming them early in the day. My breakfast is Ezekiel Cereal with Kefir.

I always add some fresh fruit or berries. Every single morning for already 25 years I take health supplements.

My biological age states 30 even my chronological is 46 - its something to with health supplements :). Read "My Anti aging Bible."

Tip #2 -- Drink Green Tea.

Green tea has been shown to boost metabolism. Researchers believe that antioxidants in green tea can cause the body to waste calories as heat, which increases caloric burning and increase your metabolism.

 

Tip #3 -- Eat frequently/ Don't Skip Meals.

Our bodies have a built-in survival mechanism to conserve calories when we go for a long period of time without eating. So, when you skip meals, your body slows your metabolism to prevent you from starving. To avoid this, try to eat five to six small meals each day, or three meals and some healthy snacks in between.

 

Tip #4 - Eat more lean protein.

A recent Dutch study found that consuming a third of your daily calories from protein can increase metabolism. So, incorporate in your daily meals those foods that speed up metabolism. Our bodies have to work hard to digest the foods we eat, and your metabolism boosts in response. Of course, don't take that to mean that you should switch to a high-protein diet, since carbs are the main source of energy for runners. But try to incorporate lean protein into most meals. Add soy - the only complete vegetal protein.

Tip #5 -- Eat more raw foods.

Raw living foods are rich in enzymes. These enzymes are essential for every single metabolic reaction in your body. The more enzymes you can acquire from food, the less stress you impose on your digestive system, the more energy you'll feel, and the more you increase your metabolic fat-burning engine!

Tip #6 -- Build Lean Body Mass.

The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you'll burn, even while resting. As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass, so it's important to work at building it. Even doing resistance or weight training just twice a week can make a big difference. And, ladies, don't worry -- regular strength training will make you look toned, not bulked-up.

Tip #7 -- Move as much as possible.

Research from the Mayo Clinic shows that people who fidget and move around a lot, even if they don't formally exercise, have more active metabolisms and burn more calories than nonfidgeters. If you have a desk job, do leg lifts as you sit at your desk or take frequent breaks to walk around.

Tip #8 -- Get enough sleep.

Inadequate sleep may affect your weight -- not only because you'll be too tired to exercise but also because tiredness may lead to snacking as a "pick-me-up." Sleepless? Relax- with calming music.