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The Book of Lost Energy

Eat the Right Kinds of Food

Eating the right kinds of food will help you improve your metabolism. In a nutshell,

adding more protein to your diet can help boost your metabolism because protein-

rich foods have a thermic effect. This refers to how much energy your body can
burn during digestion. Protein-rich food has 30% thermic effect and that’s 3 out of

10 calories that your body gets from protein gets burned solely in digestion thus

leaving only 7 calories to burn during the entire day.

Switching from low-protein diet to a high-protein diet means that you burn more

calories through digestion alone thus increasing your metabolism. Lean proteins

can be sourced from fat-trimmed red meat, chicken, fish, and eggs. And while these

foods can greatly improve the metabolism in your body, it is crucial that you seek

your doctor’s advice first especially if you suffer from certain medical conditions
that may be aggravated by consuming too much protein. These include kidney

problems, arthritis, and high uric acid. If you do suffer from these conditions and

you still want to take in high-protein foods, you can opt for plant-based protein

sources such as beans, nuts, and green leafy vegetables.

Do More Physical Activities

If it is difficult for you to exercise, then at least try to do more physical activities.

One of the most effective methods of boosting your metabolism is to get more
physically active. Spend an hour each day to do things like brisk walking or riding

a bike leisurely in the park. You can also do yoga to build your muscles as well as

gain more flexibility without hurting your joints. Other activities that you can do

that are low impact include swimming or taking a leisure walk with your

grandchildren.

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