Recently I read in a magazine about ways to boost your metabolism. Normally I’m pretty skeptical about fat burning tips however, these tips had research to back them. So, I felt comfortable sharing them this week with you. A study out of Scripps Clinic in California said grapefruit contains an antioxidant called naringenin that helps to control insulin, resulting in stable blood glucose and calories being burned more efficiently. You can also reeve up your metabolism by eating more whole grains. Whole grains require more energy for your body to metabolize, thus boosting your metabolism. Green tea made the list of metabolism boosters as well. There has been ongoing press for some time about green tea’s metabolism boosting benefits. The active constituent responsible for green teas weight loss benefit is epigallocatechin. This phytochemcial “stimulates the nervous system” without increasing heart rate. The article went on to say that 3 cups of green tea a day can help burn an extra 80 calories a day. Lastly, hot peppers such as cayenne, jalapenos and habaneros contain a phytochemical called capsaicin that helps to increase metabolism. In fact, having a meal that contains any of these peppers can increase your metabolism by 25% for up to 3 hours after a meal.
These are great tips to add to any healthy lifestyle plan. Keep in mind that there are no quick fixes to weight loss and if there are, they’re only temporary and may not be healthy. My advice to you is to be good to your body and it will be good to you;).
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