Metabolism

Daily Habits To Boost Your Metabolism

Daily Habits To Boost Your Metabolism

A healthy metabolism is essential for many aspects of our lives, from energy levels and moods to weight control and overall health. However, when your metabolism isn't working as it should, it can lead to fatigue, difficulty with weight loss or gain, and even poor digestion.

Let’s start by understanding Metabolism- what does it do and how does it work?

Metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy that fuels your body.  The rate at which these processes occur depends on many factors, from age to genetics to lifestyle and diet. 

A faster metabolism means you burn more calories at rest, helping you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. On the other hand, a slower metabolism means your body burns fewer calories, which can lead to weight gain and other health problems over time.

While many factors affect metabolism, and you can’t control all of these factors- there are a few key things you can do to support your metabolism and boost your metabolic rate. Incorporating certain daily habits into your routine can help boost your metabolism, improve your overall health, and increase your energy levels.

6 Foods That Are Sabotaging Your Metabolism

6 Foods That Are Sabotaging Your Metabolism

If your metabolism is healthy and running as it should, it burns off your calories and keeps you feeling excellent. Exercise and plenty of sleep also help your metabolism function optimally, but did you know that certain foods you eat could be sabotaging your efforts?

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

You may feel tired, cold or that you've gained weight.  Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”.

You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow.

Why does this happen?  Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can slow my metabolism?

Metabolism includes all of the biochemical reactions in your body that use nutrients and oxygen to create energy.  And there are lots of factors that affect how quickly (or slowly) it works, i.e. your “metabolic rate” (which is measured in calories).

But don't worry – we know that metabolic rate is much more complicated than the old adage “calories in calories out”!  In fact it's so complicated I'm only going to list a few of the common things that can slow it down.

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What is Metabolism?

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What is Metabolism?

WHAT IS METABOLISM?

This word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days. You have probably heard about having a fast metabolism and more commonly a slow metabolism. You know that if yours is too slow you might gain weight.  But what exactly does this all mean?

Well technically “metabolism” is the word to describe all of the biochemical reactions in your body.  It's how you take in nutrients and oxygen and use them to fuel everything you do.

Your body has an incredible ability to grow, heal, and generally stay alive.  And without this amazing biochemistry you would not be possible.

Metabolism includes how the cells in your body:

  • Allow activities you can control (e.g. physical activity etc.).
  • Allow activities you can't control (e.g. heart beat, wound healing, processing of nutrients & toxins, etc.).
  • Allow storage of excess energy for later.

So when you put all of these processes together into your metabolism you can imagine that these processes can work too quickly, too slowly, or just right.