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Boosting your metabolism

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions taking place in the living body and which converts food into energy. If you try to lose weight by boosting your metabolism, make sure to add foods that stimulate metabolism to your diet. Some foods calorie burners can help boost your metabolism as well as improve your overall health.

3 foods that increase your metabolism :

1) Jalapeno and Cayenne Peppers
Capsaicin is the active ingredient in these two peppers. The capsaicin is a thermogenic agent that temporarily stimulates your body to release more stress hormones, which helps increase the overall metabolic activity (see also our article “Metabolism: 8 things to know about their reinforcement”), helping and the system to burn calories and stored fat in addition to cool your impulsive desire to eat.

Capsaicin is the natural state in the jalapeno pepper (a variety of Mexican peppers) and cayenne pepper, or can be purchased in capsule form practice. Indeed, there is no need to suffer the “pain” and “heat” by eating these peppers in their natural state. Capsaicin can be purchased as a supplement that stimulates metabolism and is healthy for the heart.

2) Coffee past
As a stimulant, coffee will give your metabolism a boost. Coffee is also a mild emollient that will function properly your body (by softening your stools for example). Be sure to drink coffee in moderation.

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It is recommended not to exceed 2 or 3 cups per day (less than 300 milligrams), otherwise you risk a variety of side effects. Tremors, irritability and lack of attention are among the side effects of too much caffeine.

3) Water
A new study suggests that drinking water actually speeds up weight loss. German researchers have shown that test subjects in their study increased their metabolic rate (the rate at which calories are burned) by 30% after drinking about 0.5 liters of water.

Water is also a natural appetite suppressant that reduces bloating as it cleans sodium and toxins in the body. Drinking enough water will also avoid confusion between thirst and hunger. So drink! Be sure to start your day with a full glass of water and drink throughout the day, and not just once.

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Food Choices For Diet

Monday, April 26th, 2010

* Food choices : Stages of realization

1.Proteins are the basis of every living cell. They are used for muscle development, renewal of the skin, nails, hair. The ideal consumption of protein is about 150 grams per day, provided to vary the sources: red meat, white meat, fish, eggs, ham, but also pulses and cereals.Food Choices For Diet
2.Carbohydrates fuel the brain vital, are our main source of energy. Every day we consume carbohydrates (rice, pasta, starches, cereals, wholemeal bread is preferred). The simple sugars like candy, jams, etc., are not essential. They are stored as fat.
3.The fruits are rich in sugars but they are especially useful for their vitamin C intake We must eat every day at least 2 fruits, raw to preserve their vitamins, or cooked for sensitive stomachs.
4.The lipid transport vitamins, they are the membrane of our cells and play a role in the structure of organs. You need to consume at least 1 tablespoon of fat per day, preferably uncooked, and focus on the good fatty acids (rapeseed oil, nuts, fatty fish).
5.A typical day will consist of 3 meals, with a varied diet.
6.A breakfast with a drink, cold or warm bread (carbohydrates), butter or margarine (lipid), a dairy product (milk, yogurt, cheese = protein and calcium) and fruit (carbohydrate, vitamins).
7.A breakfast with protein and fat (red meat no more than 2 times a week, white meat, fish, ham, eggs …), vegetables (carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, mineral salts), bread (carbohydrates), a dairy (yogurt, cheese) and fruit (carbohydrate, vitamins). (more…)

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