Metabolism Boosters - Five Ways To Burn Fat
Here are five easy ways to burn fat, naturally and without taking artificial supplements. Dr Joey Shulman has written a useful article for HomeMakers.com titled: 5 ways to naturally rev up your metabolic engine
1. Stop eating by 7 p.m. or two to three hours before bedtime. Giving your body a “mini fast and cleanse” and not stuffing yourself at night allows your digestive juices to burn excess waste material, thereby promoting weight loss and digestion. By doing this step and this step alone, you will notice the pounds come off.
2. Increase caloric expenditure by exercising. Pick your favorite activity and as the Nike slogan states, “Just do it!” If you are at a metabolic standstill, you need to start moving and burning more to rev up your metabolic engine. Increasing your muscle mass by weight training (free weights, elastic bands etc.) also increases your resting metabolic rate (RMR).
3. Increase your protein consumption for an eight-week period. By doing so, you will release more of the hormone glucagon (insulin’s opposite) which facilitates fat loss. This doesn’t mean you should exclude carbohydrates. On the contrary, your body will need to eat low-glycemic-index carbohydrates in the form of vegetables, most fruits and a modest amount of whole grains.
4. Drink three cups of green tea daily. Green tea increases metabolic rate and speeds up fat oxidation. Compounds in green tea speed up the rate at which calories are burned and therefore increase overall energy expenditure leading to weight loss.
5. Supplement with 200 mcg of chromium daily. Chromium is a trace mineral found in certain types of food such as brewer’s yeast. Research has shown that chromium — in combination with a healthy diet and exercise — can suppress appetite, help insulin function, balance blood sugar levels and control cravings.
Dr Shulman ads that it’s important to remember that your metabolic rate is not set in stone. By implementing the steps above, you can noticeably increase your calorie-burning rate, build muscle and lose weight.
Dr. Joey Shulman DC, RNCP is the author of Winning the Food Fight — Every Parent’s Guide to Raising a Healthy, Happy Child. To reach Dr. Joey, visit www.drjoey.com