Many of my clients ask this one very important question….What are some good ways in which I can speed up my metabolism, or make it work more efficiently for me?
So I found this great article in Mens Health about some efficient ways to really start making your metabolism work for you, not against you….
1. Eat Iron Enriched Foods:
Iron is essential for carrying the oxygen your muscles need to burn fat. Unless you restock your store, you run the risk of low energy and a sagging metabolism. Shellfish, lean meats, and spinach are excellent sources.
2. Get More Vitamin D:
Vitamin D is essential for preserving metabolism-revving muscle tissue. Unfortunately, researchers estimate that a measly 20 percent of Americans take in enough through their diet. Get 90 percent of your recommended daily value (400 IU) in a 3.5-ounce serving of salmon. Other good sources: tuna, mushrooms, salmon, liver, and eggs.
3. Eat Watermelon:
The amino acid arginine, abundant in watermelon, might promote weight loss, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers supplemented the diets of obese mice with arginine over 3 months and found that it decreased body-fat gains by a whopping 64 percent. Adding this amino acid to the diet enhanced the oxidation of fat and glucose and increased lean muscle, which burns more calories than fat does. Snack on watermelon and other arginine sources, such as seafood, nuts, and seeds, year-round
4. Stay Hydrated:
All of your body’s chemical reactions, including your metabolism, depend on water. If you are dehydrated, you may be burning up to 2 percent fewer calories, according to researchers at the University of Utah who monitored the metabolic rates of 10 adults as they drank varying amounts of water per day. In the study, those who drank either eight or twelve 8-ounce glasses of water a day had higher metabolic rates than those who had four.
Now that you have the information to make a change start today! These are very simple changes that can make a big difference in your weightloss and fat-burning success!
3…2…1… REV IT UP!
Fit Chic