Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

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Boost Your Metabolism

These simple tips help increase your metabolism daily! Think of your body as a well-oiled machine. The healthier the oil, the more efficient the body. Each function of the body has a specific purpose. Eating the right foods, participating in both low and high impact activities help increase blood flow.

A healthy metabolism means achieving balance in the body. Feel better! Have more energy! Think more effectively!

Key Steps to a Stronger Metabolism

- Stay hydrated
  - water is essential to a well-functioning body
  - water helps regulate body temperature and flushes out toxins
  - drink water AND eat water-filled foods such as cucumber, melon, celery, and tomatoes
- Move that body
  - 30 minutes a day of physical activity boosts the metabolism
  - walk, jog, swim
  - play outdoor sports like tennis, pickleball, or soccer
  - schedule workouts as you would a doctors appointment
  - hold yourself accountable by scheduling with a friend or neighbor
- Eat Smaller Meals
  - Portion size makes a difference
  - smaller meals eaten more frequently help improve digestion
  - focus on healthy snacks such as 1/4 avocado, celery, and apple slices
  - enjoy raw nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or cashews (about 7-8 nuts equals one serving)
- Enjoy meals earlier in the day
  - set a goal to consume your highest calorie meal earlier in the day, at lunch, for example
  - try not to eat past 7:30pm most days of the week

Easy to Add Food Essentials
- Spice it up
- adding spices such as cayenne pepper, black pepper, turmeric, and cumin all help boost the metabolism
- paprika is another delicious spice for a variety of recipes
Give me more protein
- Lean protein is essential for a balanced metabolism
- Vegan? Vegetarian? Quinoa and Tempeh are great options
- Halibut, salmon, and seabass are terrific sea options
- Filet mignon and bison are my go-to for meat lovers
Fill up with fiber
- Fiber in foods acts like a “broom” swooshing out toxins and fat
- Include fiber-filled foods at every meal
- Snacks: think apples, celery, even steamed broccoli
- Meals: include a variety of beans, organic corn, oats, dark leafy greens including arugula, and fresh fruits

For more metabolism boosting tips, order my book, Boost Your Metabolism, with over 300 fat burning recipes!

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