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How to Increase Your Metabolism
When you're looking to give your body a boost, you know how to turn a solid weight-lifting
session,
a bike ride in the afternoon, even a 30-minute HIIT quick session will increase your metabolism.
The metabolism is simple. It is a series of chemical processes by which your cells produce
the energy necessary to maintain life, and the higher it is, the more energy your body
will burn.
Some things, however, are not so simple. For example,
someone with a higher metabolism burns more calories at rest than someone with a lower
metabolism and,
therefore, can get away with eating more food,
including junk food. But a high metabolism is not a privilege reserved for a chosen few
who are lucky to be born with it.
You can raise your own and reap the benefits too.
But what are the absolute and safe ways to not only ignite your metabolism but keep it
red all day long?
The tips below are designed to do just that.
They will help you develop and maintain a better body composition.
Oil extraction
The ancient practice of oil extraction in Ayurveda is often recommended for the detoxification
of the body.
It can also be used to increase metabolism and shed extra pounds.
Oil extraction is economical, harmless and easy to do.
Put 1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil or sesame oil in your mouth.
Look for it around your mouth for about 20 minutes.
Spit it, then brush your teeth.
Do this every day in the morning, on an empty stomach.
Note: Do not gargle or swallow the oil.
Go for green tea
If you always opt for coffee instead of tea, you may be missing a large increase in metabolism.
In a recent 12-week study, participants who drank 4-5 cups of green tea daily than did
a 25-minute workout,
lost an average of two pounds more and more abdominal fat than those who did not drink
tea.
What is your magic? The infusion contains catechins,
a type of antioxidant that triggers the release of fat from fat cells and helps accelerate
the liver's ability to convert fats into energy.
Eat a variety of whole foods
Whole foods contain a variety of vitamins, minerals,
and nutrients that act like metabolic spark plugs, which give you the energy to get up
and move.
That's the theory behind the increasingly popular diets like Paleo, which avoids processed
foods in favor of lean meat and vegetables.
Without preservatives and unnecessary garbage in your food,
your body will burn clean, and that translates to a faster-moving metabolic motor.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is another good remedy to increase your metabolism rate,
allowing you to burn calories more efficiently.
It helps to alkalize the body, preventing it from becoming too acidic.
Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a glass of water.
Take it every morning and before meals. Follow this routine daily.
Note: you can gradually increase the amount of apple cider vinegar up to 2 tablespoons
per day of a glass of water.
Have an egg yolk, or two!
Although it is true that egg whites are low in calories, fat-free and contain most of
the proteins found in an egg,
eating all the egg is beneficial for your metabolism.
The yolk contains many metabolism-stimulating nutrients,
including fat-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids and, most importantly, choline,
a powerful compound that attacks the genetic mechanism that causes the body to accumulate
fat around the liver.