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As you age, your metabolism slows down, making it harder to lose weight. But that doesn't mean you have to accept defeat and put on extra pounds. These 5 tricks will help you boost your metabolism.
Drink more water
Increasing your water intake by 1,5 liters per day (at least six cups) can help you burn an extra 17 calories per year. If you don't like drinking water, try herbal teas, as well as vegetables and fruits that are rich in water - citrus fruits, apples, pears, cabbage, zucchini, etc.
Add fiber
“Eating fiber-rich foods like legumes, fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains will make you feel fuller longer. Eating fiber-rich foods will also help curb your cravings for junk food. Studies have shown that women who eat fiber-rich foods gain the least amount of weight over time.”
Include mustard in your diet
Consuming mustard also helps boost your metabolism. In a study published in the journal Human Nutrition, scientists found that consuming as little as one teaspoon of mustard, which contains just 5 calories, can help boost your metabolism by up to 25% for a few hours after eating.
Quick exercises for 2,5 minutes
If the thought of working out for 30 minutes is already tiring, you can try boosting your metabolism with a quick 2,5-minute burst of physical activity.
Research published in the journal Physiological Reports showed that participants who did five 30-second cycles of maximum effort, alternating them with 4 minutes of rest, burned 200 extra calories in one day.
Keep the bedroom cool
Brown fat is a special type of fat that helps you stay warm by burning fat stores. A recent study published in the journal Diabetes found that cool air during a night's sleep can transform brown, or "good," fat stores into energy.
