Do you want to boost your metabolism? Here are the best and easy ways to boost your metabolism
First of all, let’s have a look at what is metabolism?.
“All the chemical processes or reactions taking place in a living organism in order to maintain their living is called Metabolism”.
These reactions are necessary to keep your body functioning.
However, sometimes metabolism also called metabolic rate, is directly linked with the calories we burn. Calories burn and metabolic rate is directly proportional to each other. The faster is the metabolic rate the more calories you will burn.
Metabolic rate or metabolism plays an important role when you are trying to lose weight.
Here, in this article, we will describe some easy ways that you can follow to increase or boost your metabolism (Metabolic rate).
- Intake Protein Rich Food
Your body needs more calories to digest a protein-rich meal as compared to fats and carbohydrates.
Have you ever heard about the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)? This effect is the result of extra calories need to digest and process the meal.
Protein causes a rise in TEF. It increases your metabolic rate up to 30%. Apart from this all having proteins in your meal keeps your tummy full for a longer period of time.
- Fuel Up With Water
Replace your sugary drink with pure water. People who drink more water lose weight faster as compared to those who take sugary drinks. This is because sugary drinks have more calories. So, replace them with water.
Drinking plenty of water increases your metabolism to some extent.
Try to eat fruits having more water content like oranges and watermelon etc. this will help to fulfill your water requirements.
- High-Intensity Workout
High-intensity workouts boost metabolism to a very high level especially, for some hours after exercise. Other types of exercises also increase the metabolic rate but High-Intensity Workout plays a major role in burning calories.
To get more benefits try to include short bursts of jogging during your regular walk.
- Spice Up Your Meal
There are some natural chemicals in the spices that increase the metabolism. Adding spices to your meal can boost your metabolic rate to a higher level. Cook your food by adding an amount of red and chopped green chili. Chili flakes are another option you can use to increase metabolic rate.
- Sip Some Black Coffee
If you are coffee addicted you may enjoy the energy and concentration perks that come while drinking the coffee.
Studies have shown that coffee contains caffeine that boosts metabolism up to 3-11%. Like other green tea, it also has fat-burning properties.
You can take coffee to lose or maintain your body weight.
