You may have heard that boosting your metabolism is a good thing, but do you know why? If you have a fast metabolism it means that you are able to quickly and efficiently break down the nutrients from food and convert them into useable energy and building materials.
There are three main parts of the metabolism.
? The Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) – Is the amount of energy needed to fuel the bodily functions whilst you are resting and awake.
? The Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF) – This determines how many calories are required to undergo the process of eating and digesting food
? The Thermic Effect of Activity (TEA) – This is the rate at which your body burns through calories when exercising or going about your normal daily activities.
People with slow, or sluggish, metabolisms tend to find they lack in energy and put on weight more easily than people with fast metabolisms.
But don’t worry, even if you have inherited a slow metabolism from your parents, it doesn’t mean you are stuck with it! There are many ways in which you can help boost your metabolism and keep yourself healthy, energized and looking and feeling fantastic!