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FEEL GREAT, LOSE WEIGHT
C By Tami Charbonnet
onsumption of specific However, this is not a free ticket
whole foods gives the body a to eat whatever you wish in small
calorie‑burning boost while portions. The key to healthy weight loss
speeding up the metabolism. According is eating fresh, low‑calorie, high‑fiber,
to editors at Prevention.com, research nutrient‑dense meals throughout the
shows that the “act of chewing” foods day. Monitor your calorie intake, and
like fruit, vegetables, whole grains and add a few servings of the following
lean proteins may increase calorie burn foods to your daily nutrition plan. These
by up to 30 percent. tips will help boost your metabolism
When attempting to lose weight, and promote healthy weight loss while
always eat the recommended amount keeping you energized and ready to
of calories for your body type and conquer your weight‑loss goals. feedYOUR SOUL
activity level. Denying or restricting Grapefruit and Lemons: burn STAND UP FOR A
SMALLER WAIST
yourself regarding calories will cause calories by breaking down fiber and
Simply sitting less can have
the body to go into starvation decreasing insulin levels. amazing results for your health
and waistline, according to a study
mode, slowing your metabolism. Pears and Apples: high fiber conducted by a research team from
the University of Queensland. The
When metabolism slows, weight keeps you feeling full longer and study, which was published in the
European Heart Journal, shows
gain is inevitable. takes more time to digest. This does that replacing sitting with standing
helps lower blood sugar and blood
How can you speed up your wonders for metabolism. fat levels. The study also suggests that
walking for two hours a day could
metabolism? In addition to regular Oatmeal and Brown Rice: keep trim your waistline by 3 inches and
strengthen your heart.
exercise, try eating small, nutrient‑dense insulin levels low and are packed with
It can be difficult to remember to
meals every 3‑5 hours. This schedule nutrients and complex carbohydrates take a break from sitting when you’re
at work. Try using a timer to remind
will speed up your metabolism, curb that speed up the metabolism by yourself to take breaks.
your appetite, keep you stabilizing insulin levels.
from overeating and keep Herbs and Spices (such as garlic,
the digestive tract black pepper, cinnamon and cayenne
actively burning pepper): are linked to improvement
calories. of insulin sensitivity and help keep
metabolism high.
Broccoli: high in vitamins C, K
and A. It also provides plenty of folate
and dietary fiber, which activate the
digestive tract.
Tami’s book recommendation:
The Metabolism Miracle by Diane Kress, RD, CDE
FEEL GREAT, LOSE WEIGHT
C By Tami Charbonnet
onsumption of specific However, this is not a free ticket
whole foods gives the body a to eat whatever you wish in small
calorie‑burning boost while portions. The key to healthy weight loss
speeding up the metabolism. According is eating fresh, low‑calorie, high‑fiber,
to editors at Prevention.com, research nutrient‑dense meals throughout the
shows that the “act of chewing” foods day. Monitor your calorie intake, and
like fruit, vegetables, whole grains and add a few servings of the following
lean proteins may increase calorie burn foods to your daily nutrition plan. These
by up to 30 percent. tips will help boost your metabolism
When attempting to lose weight, and promote healthy weight loss while
always eat the recommended amount keeping you energized and ready to
of calories for your body type and conquer your weight‑loss goals. feedYOUR SOUL
activity level. Denying or restricting Grapefruit and Lemons: burn STAND UP FOR A
SMALLER WAIST
yourself regarding calories will cause calories by breaking down fiber and
Simply sitting less can have
the body to go into starvation decreasing insulin levels. amazing results for your health
and waistline, according to a study
mode, slowing your metabolism. Pears and Apples: high fiber conducted by a research team from
the University of Queensland. The
When metabolism slows, weight keeps you feeling full longer and study, which was published in the
European Heart Journal, shows
gain is inevitable. takes more time to digest. This does that replacing sitting with standing
helps lower blood sugar and blood
How can you speed up your wonders for metabolism. fat levels. The study also suggests that
walking for two hours a day could
metabolism? In addition to regular Oatmeal and Brown Rice: keep trim your waistline by 3 inches and
strengthen your heart.
exercise, try eating small, nutrient‑dense insulin levels low and are packed with
It can be difficult to remember to
meals every 3‑5 hours. This schedule nutrients and complex carbohydrates take a break from sitting when you’re
at work. Try using a timer to remind
will speed up your metabolism, curb that speed up the metabolism by yourself to take breaks.
your appetite, keep you stabilizing insulin levels.
from overeating and keep Herbs and Spices (such as garlic,
the digestive tract black pepper, cinnamon and cayenne
actively burning pepper): are linked to improvement
calories. of insulin sensitivity and help keep
metabolism high.
Broccoli: high in vitamins C, K
and A. It also provides plenty of folate
and dietary fiber, which activate the
digestive tract.
Tami’s book recommendation:
The Metabolism Miracle by Diane Kress, RD, CDE
