The Role Of Metabolism In Human Life. Foods And Factors Affecting The Process - Part 2

Many people are confronted with the concept of metabolism only when they need to lose weight quickly and easily. Of course, there is logic in this, but not only the speed of weight loss depends on this process, but also the quality of life in general.

Having already learned about the important role of the process for the body, we present the  foods that accelerate this activity.

Top 16 foods that boost metabolism

Oatmeal is an ideal filling breakfast. The huge amount of cellulose in their composition contributes to improving bowel function and speeding up metabolism.

An excellent option for a snack are green varieties of apples. They are rich in vitamins, trace elements and cellulose.

Delicious nuts are a wonderful source of healthy fats. Moderate consumption of almonds improves metabolic processes.

Green tea is a wonderful drink with a high content of flavonoids and catechins. They help the body fight many diseases, including cancer. In addition, they have a beneficial effect on the nervous system. Green tea also contains caffeine, which speeds up metabolism.

By adding spices, in particular cinnamon, curry, black pepper, mustard seeds, ginger and cayenne pepper, to main dishes, you will double the speed of processing and absorption of nutrients and products. In addition, spices regulate blood sugar levels, reduce appetite and cleanse the body of toxins.

The amount of vitamin B in green leafy vegetables is huge. The substance has a beneficial effect on the condition of muscle tissue, and according to scientists, it directly affects the speed of metabolic processes.

The advice of nutritionists is to add a slice of citrus in drinking water, because this way the body will be enriched with vitamin C and will improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract.

Cucumbers are a source of water, minerals, vitamins and cellulose. Contribute to the hydration of the body and speed up metabolism.

They contain vitamins B and C, cellulose and calcium, on which metabolism depends, as well as immunity.

Plants of this group improve the activity of the gastrointestinal tract.

The aromatic drink is high in caffeine, which significantly improves metabolism. But we must say that on the other hand coffee does not work well on the liver and contributes to the excretion of fluids from the body. To avoid adverse health effects, nutritionists advise drinking 3 cups of water with one cup of coffee.

Turkey, chicken and rabbit are good choices for meat. They are sources of protein and fat, which improve the condition of muscle tissue, and it in turn has a good effect on the rate of metabolism.

Dairy product is a source of protein, calcium and probiotics, which improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

The high protein content of fish has a good effect on metabolism. Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids also promote leptin production.

The invaluable fluid prevents dehydration of the body, thus improving metabolism.

Bitter-sweet citrus contains the substance thiamine, which speeds up metabolic processes.

How else can we speed up metabolism?

In addition to the factors we mentioned in the first part, the important process is also influenced by genetics, gender, age and even the seasons. According to nutritionist Lisa Kon, the body is constantly adapting - to seasonal changes, to diets, to lifestyle, etc. For example, with the onset of winter, the body needs more energy to keep warm. This means that the metabolism speeds up. Here the question will probably arise why then it usually gets fat in the winter? According to Kon, people are less active then, stay longer in warm rooms and do not allow their body to burn calories.

Metabolism also depends on whether you have breakfast in the morning. The body of modern man is arranged like that of the caveman, for whom the lack of breakfast was equivalent to a lack of food for the whole day. Hence the need to accumulate a "reserve" with each subsequent meal. And although times have changed, some habits have remained the same.