Simple Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

1) Incorporate Interval Training into Your Workout: Ramp up the intensity of your run, swim, bike, and even walk for 30 seconds. This helps increase calorie expenditure during and even after your exercise session. Your need for oxygen increases which, makes your cells work harder.

2) Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Omegs 3's balance blood sugar and reduce inflmation which, helps to regulate metabolism.

3) Incorporate Strength Training into Your Workout: This helps build muscle mass which, is the biologically active tissue in our body increasing your metabolism.

4) Drink Green Tea: Researchers have found an acitive ingredient catechin in green tea which, may crank up metabolism through improved fat oxidation.

5) Don't Starve Yourself: Slashing too many calories in your diet can cause a reduction  in metabolic rate which, decreases caloric expenditure. Eating 1000 calories a day or less will not benefit weight loss long term.

6) Breakfast: Make sure you eat breakfast to wake up your metabolism. Reasearch has found individuals that consume breakfast every morning have an easier time losing and maintaining weight.

7) Mini Meals Versus Biggie Meals: Nibbling versus gorging keeps blood sugar steady which, prevents weight gain promoting insulin spikes.

8) Avoid or Limit Trans Fats: Trans fats may slow down your body's ability to burn fat. They may also lead to insulin resistance and inflammation which, can also promote weight gain.

9) Go Organic: pesticide residue may block your metabolism by interfering with thyroid function.

10) Eat your Protein: your body digests protein more slowly than fat or carbs so you feel full longer.

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