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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Lemon Cashew Energy Bites Recipe

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Lemon Cashew Energy Bites Recipe

Lemon Cashew Energy Bites Recipe

When you are looking for a healthy, easy, tasty snack try these No Bake Lemon Cashew Energy Bites! Perfect to keep in the fridge and have handy for your busy days. 

Ingredients:

  •  1 cup cashews
  •  1 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Sugar by Any Other Name

Sugar by Any Other Name

Sugar by Any Other Name

You know by now that sugar is something you should be having less of. So you’re checking the ingredient labels on your favorite packaged foods. That’s smart. But beware; ingredient lists can be far from forthcoming with the actual ingredient.

Just because SUGAR isn’t at the top of the list—and it likely won’t be—doesn’t mean whatever food or beverage you’re perusing isn’t packed with it.

Sugar Has Many Names!

Sugar comes in many different forms, and in many different levels of unhealthy. You may be surprised to find huge amounts of it in foods specifically labeled as “healthy” or “low fat” or “sugar free” like yogurt or energy bars.

You will find forms of sugar listed by up to 61 different names on various packages and labels. YES 61!

Foods with High Amounts of Hidden Sugar

Foods with High Amounts of Hidden Sugar

Foods with High Amounts of Hidden Sugar

Sugar is the real culprit.

For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar. But there are other culprits that you might not associate with added sugar.

Theses culprits are the foods which are packed with large amounts of hidden sugar.

Food manufacturing companies have become wise about the outcry of added sugar by health practitioners, and with clever marketing, have started to disguise the sugar in their products so that consumers do not know how much sugar they are really eating.

 
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