{"id":598,"date":"2019-06-21T18:48:50","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T18:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=598"},"modified":"2024-11-01T18:21:19","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:21:19","slug":"7-easy-ways-to-boost-metabolism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/7-easy-ways-to-boost-metabolism\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Easy Ways to Boost Metabolism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019ve all heard how a faster metabolism can help you lose weight<\/a>, but is it really possible to rev up a sluggish one? Find out for yourself when you try these fast, easy metabolism boosters<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Metabolism Booster #1 \u2013 Spice it up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you bite into a spicy pepper, you immediately feel the\nheat. Turns out peppers, which contain capsaicin, affect your entire system,\nincluding your metabolism. Peppers are considered thermogenic, especially when\nconsumed regularly. For some, peppers can be difficult to digest, so start by\nadding just a sprinkle of spice to your meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metabolism Booster #2 \u2013 Eat consistently <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your body depends on a steady stream of calories, so eating\nconsistent amounts at the same time keeps metabolism humming along. If you skip\nmeals or fast, your body goes into starvation mode, burning calories more\nslowly. Aim for small, healthy snacks every 4 hours or so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metabolism Booster #3 \u2013 Relax and get some rest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lack of sleep can affect the number of calories you burn and puts you at risk for obesity since it\u2019s related to increased blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. Lack of sleep affects the stress hormone, cortisol, which regulates appetite.\u00a0 It also increases the \u201chunger\u201d hormone and decreases the \u201cfullness\u201d hormone, so you feel tired, hungry\u2026 and fat. Getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night helps keep these hormones balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metabolism Booster #4 \u2013 Drink cold water before eating<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Drinking lots of water is often cited as a great way to feel full and lose weight<\/a>, especially if you drink water about 30 minutes before meals. Now research suggests that drinking cold water can benefit weight loss even more since it requires your body to use energy to burn calories as it warms the water to body temperature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metabolism Booster #5 \u2013 Add a high-intensity workout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A high-intensity interval (HIIT) workout involves repeated,\nshort, intense bursts of activity, followed by lower intensity exercises. For\nexample: 1 minute of running, 2 minutes of walking, 20 seconds of jumping\njacks, 1 minute of walking, and so on. HIIT can be more effective at increasing\nyour metabolic rate even after working out and can also help you burn more fat.\nIf you consider a HIIT, add some weights to further increase metabolism and\nbuild muscle since muscle mass has a higher metabolic rate than fat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metabolism Booster #6 \u2013 Drink green tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Green tea has long been popular for increasing metabolism. It\u2019s\ncommonly found in weight loss supplements since it is thought to be\nthermogenic. Green tea is also naturally low in calories, making it a great\nalternative to sugary drinks and ensuring you\u2019re staying hydrated.  It\u2019s also loaded with polyphenols,\nantioxidants to keep you healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metabolism Booster #7 \u2013 Try metabolism-boosting vitamins <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best metabolism-boosting vitamins<\/a> and minerals<\/a> include: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n