NUTRITION AND EXERCISE TIPS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM

The primary factor influencing your metabolism is your 'genetics'. However, you can enhance your metabolism through lifestyle adjustments.

Metabolism can be easily described as the process by which the body transforms food into energy.

Weight Loss

Weight loss happens when the body expends more calories than it takes in. A person with a higher metabolic rate will burn more calories both while resting and during physical activity compared to someone with a lower metabolic rate.

Food and Metabolism

There are no foods with negative calories and focusing on one or a few foods or nutrients does not work, as a multifaceted and individualized program with careful follow-up over time is required to lose weight. But certain foods can affect Diet-induced Thermogenesis (DIT)which may boost resting metabolic rate.

Foods that may have this effect include:

Proteins, unrefined carbohydrates, caffeine, green tea. DIT is higher in the morning and lower in the evening.

Increasing muscle mass can boost metabolism.

Muscle burns more calories than fat, and unlike fat, it continues to burn calories even when at rest. Therefore, having more muscle mass increases your BMR. In fact, your total muscle mass and genetic makeup are the primary factors influencing BMR. Engaging in exercises can enhance metabolism by increasing muscle tissue.

According to research, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can increase metabolism for a period following exercise.