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1. Consume balanced nutritious food
2. Make sure your calorie intake is sufficient
3. Move and exercise regularly
4. Get enough sleep
5. Manage stress well
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You may have felt that your body gets tired easily,
body weight
rising even when eating little, or often feeling cold.Maybe, the signs show
metabolism
the body is slowing down.
In fact, metabolism plays an important role in converting food into the energy the body needs to breathe, digest and move.
Fast or slow metabolism is influenced by many factors, ranging from genetics, age, physical activity, to diet.While there’s no magic way to speed it up, there are some simple steps that can help the body get back to working more efficiently.
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Here are five natural ways supported by research to help increase the body’s metabolism, reported
Health
:
1. Consume balanced nutritious food
Eating whole, protein-rich foods can help maintain metabolic rate.Protein takes longer to digest than carbohydrates or fat, so you feel full longer.
Apart from that, the body also burns more calories to process protein.
2. Make sure your calorie intake is sufficient
Many people think that eating less can speed up weight loss.In fact, too few calories can actually slow down your metabolism.
When the body feels a lack of energy, it will adapt by slowing down the calorie burning process.Therefore, make sure you keep eating enough to keep your metabolism active.
3. Move and exercise regularly
Physical activity, especially high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength training such as lifting weights, can help increase metabolism.Stronger muscles allow the body to burn more energy, even at rest.
4. Get enough sleep
Lack of sleep not only makes the body weak, but also messes up your metabolism.Research shows that lack of sleep can change the way the body processes fat and reduce feelings of fullness after eating.
Try to get 7-8 hours of quality sleep every night to help your body recover and maintain energy balance.
5. Manage stress well
Chronic stress can slow down metabolism by interfering with the process of breaking down fat in the body.Take time to calm down, whether by reading a book, taking a warm bath, or meditating.
A relaxed body works more efficiently in managing energy and burning calories.
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