Metabolism 101

Metabolism 101

What is it?

The rate you burn the calories you comsume

Any movement speeds metabolism, including fidgeting!

Every increase in your body tempreture increased your metabolism by +14%

Eating protien seems to do the same thing

When you sleep your metabolic rate decreases by -10%

When you fast for more than 12 hours your metabolic rate decreases by -40%

Some of your metabolism is genetic

Adequate sleep helps to regulate your metabolism

YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR METABOLIC RATE BY:

-Exercising

-Eating steadily throughout the day

-Staying hydrated

*Consuming: Green tea, broccoli, grapefruit, low fat and sugar yogurt, lean turkey, outmeal, chilli, also foods high in fibre, iron and calcium