Are There Ways to Increase Metabolism Naturally?

If you're trying to lose weight and are not comfortable with weight-loss or metabolism supplements or pills, consider some simple tricks to help you increase metabolism naturally!

Metabolism-Boosting Foods

Food does some amazing things for our bodies, including fight disease, so it's not a surprise that some foods naturally boost your metabolism. Try adding some of the following foods to your diet each day:

• green tea
• oatmeal
• grape fruit
• broccoli
• hot peppers
• low-fat dairy
• acai juice
• lean meats

Metabolism-Boosting Exercises

Burning calories means adding activity to our lifestyles, and exercise sessions are the real metabolism boosters. Try incorporating both cardio and strength exercise like:

• Cardiovascular: biking, brisk walking, elliptical trainers, climbing stairs, or aerobics class
• Muscle building: lifting weights, using resistance bands, push ups, squats, and chin-ups
• Circuit training: a combination of cardio exercise alternating with mucscle-building exercises

Metabolism-Slowing Pitfalls

Just as there are natural ways to boost your metabolism, there are also natural ways you slow your metabolism--often without even knowing about it. Here are a few:

• Skipping meals--always eat breakfast!
• Sleeping less than 6 hours a night.
• Eating empty calorie foods--exchange them for low carb, low-fat, high nutrition foods.
• Choosing processed foods--exchange them for whole grains.

Supplements and pills don't have to be a part of your weight-loss plans, with all of these natural tips available!

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