In my last three articles I revisited the topic of boosting your metabolism discussing the effect that both food and exercise can have. I explained that metabolism generally refers to the number of calories your body burns in a day. It is influenced by three main things: - Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) (the number of calories you burn performing the basic functions that keep you alive). - Your level of Physical Activity. - The Thermic Effect of Foods that you Eat (the number of calories it takes to digest and absorb the foods you eat). Today I would like to bring all this information … [Read more...]
Eating & Metabolism Revisited
WHICH FOODS CAN BOOST YOUR METABOLISM? The main way food affects your metabolism is through its thermic effect. The thermic effect of foods is relatively static. However, there are certain foods that can give your metabolism a slight boost and I have outlined these below: 1) FIBRE:- Simple carbohydrates such as sugars, white bread and white pasta are much easier to digest than more complex, fibrous carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables and whole grain products. On top of this high fibre carbohydrates have a number of fantastic health benefits and fruits and vegetables are a rich … [Read more...]