What is metabolism and how you can boost it? Here are 7 natural ways

You must have heard about metabolism when someone is talking about weight loss. But, what is metabolism and why is it linked to weight loss. Metabolism is a chemical reaction that takes place in the body's cells where the food and drinks get converted into energy. ...read more

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Metabolism can be linked to weight loss but a slow metabolism is rarely the cause of excess weight gain. Do you get worried when you are not being able to lose weight as fast as your friend whose food intake is comparatively more? This is where metabolism comes into play. Don't worry, you too can get there by speeding up your metabolism naturally. Here are a few ways.(Pexels)

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Eat enough protein: Adding protein to all your meals can keep you full for a longer time and prevent you from overeating.(Pexels)

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Stay hydrated: Study suggests that drinking at least 17 ounces of water can increase resting metabolism by 10-30% for an hour. It can also keep you full and reduce your calorie intake.(Pexels)

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Get enough sleep: Not sleeping enough can release a hormone called ghrelin and reduce the release of leptin. While ghrelin is responsible for making a person hungry, leptin, on the other hand, helps a person feel full. Which means you will end up snacking more throughout the day.(Pexels)

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High-intensity workout: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can promote fat burn by increasing your metabolic rate even after you are done with your workout.(Pexels)

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Stand more: Standing for long hours can burn more calories. If you are working from home then don't just sit in one place for many hours in a stretch. Take short breaks, walk around and sip some water.(Pexels)

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Lift: Muscle is metabolically more active than fat so lifting weights can retain muscle and combat the drop in metabolism that can occur during weight loss.(Pexels)

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Green tea: Replace your morning coffee with green tea to speed up your metabolism and lose weight. Though there is no proper study supporting this remedy, green tea has been used as a natural remedy to promote overall health.(Pexels)