We all try to find ways (in addition to exercise) to lose or maintain weight. Good nutrition is a vital component to weight loss and overall health. There are things nutritionally you can do, little tweaks, to help encourage weight loss beyond just exercise. One way is to eat foods that help encourage the breakdown of fat or discourage the formation of it all together. Also, eating foods that make your body 'work' for one reason or another helps to boost your metabolism. And one last component is eating and eating frequently. I don't mean 5-6 big meals a day. I'm talking eat every 3-4 hours roughly 150-250 calories. And ideally your largest meal is breakfast or lunch (with largest meal coming in at around 400-450 calories). Each food listed below in their own way helps to speed up your metabolism. Independently, it may not be a substantial amount but collectively they can have a significant impact on your metabolism. Here are some of the most common nutritional metabolism boosters and their etiology:
Grapefruit; keeps blood sugar stable by using insulin more efficiently
Tuna; packed w/Omega-3 FA’s which stimulates the production of Leptin (the ‘fullness’ hormone)
Hot pepper; the chemical capsaicin speeds up metabolism by as much as 25% for up to 3 hours
Green Tea; a compound found in green tea stimulates the nervous system therefore increasing metabolism
Whole Grain; requires more energy by the body to digest so you burn more calories and stay full longer
Combine all of these tips I've just given you in conjunction with being active and I promise you, you will see and feel the difference!
XO Joy
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