High Metabolism Diet
Eat enough - You need to cut calories to lose weight, but going too low hurts your metabolism. When you eat less than you need for basic function (about 1200 caloires for most women) then your body slows your metabolism. The key is to eat just enough so you’re not hungry.
Jump start your metabolism - Eat breakfast - It helps to keep energy high all day.
Drink coffee or tea - Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. They can boost your metabolism from 5 - 12%.
Fight fat with fiber - Research shows that some fiber can rev your fat burn as much as 30%. Try to get in about 25g a day - that is the amount in about three servings each of fruits & veggies.
Grab a large bottle - Researchers found that drinking 6 cups of cold water a day can raise resting metabolism by about 50 calories a day.
Go organic - Research states that dieters with the most organocholrines (pollutants from pesticides) experience a greater than normal dip in metabolism as the shed the pounds. The thinking is that the toxins interfere with the energy burning process.
Include protein - Your body needs protein to maintain lean muscle. Add a serving like 3 ounces of lean meat, 2 tablespoons of nuts or 8 ounces of low-fat yogurt to every meal and snack. Research shows proteins can up the calorie burn by as much as 35%.
Eat iron rich foods - It’s essentail for carrying the oxygen your muscles need to burn fat. Shellfish, lean meats, bean and spinach are excellent choices.
More Vitamin D - This vitamin is essential for preserving metabolism revving muscle tissue. Most Americans over 50 are not getting enough. Other than a supplement great sources are tuna, shrimp, tofu, fortified milk, cereal and eggs.
Skip the second cocktail - When you have a drink you burn less fat and more slowly than usual because the alcohol is used as a fuel instead.
Drink milk - There is some proof that calcium deficiency, which is common in women, may slow metabolism. Research shows that consuming calcium through dairy foods such as fat free milk and low fat yogurt may also reduce fat absorption from other foods.
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