How to jumpstart your metabolism by Sharon Reid

Don’t despair! There are a number of things you can do to jumpstart your metabolism and lose weight. It doesn't include going to the gym 3 days a week pumping weights although, obviously, that would help.

As you are probably aware if you consume more calories than is required to develop your muscles, those extra calories get converted to fat. It is this unwanted fat that causes the metabolism to slow down and the body weight to increase.

Eat the following foods

Lean red meat, salmon, omega3 eggs, low-fat lactose free yoghurt, spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower, avocadoes, mixed berries, oranges, mixed beans, quinoa, whole oats, mixed nuts, olive oil, flaxseed and flaxseed oil and green tea.

Dr John Berardi PhD recommends eating these foods every a week as they are good for your metabolism.

Add spice to your food

Adding spice to your food can speed up metabolism. There are many spices available in the market. Chili, for example, can boost your metabolic rate by up to 50 percent in about three hours after being consumed . The reason is that chilli it increases your heart rate and will cause you to sweat which is vital when your aim is to get rid of those unnecessary fats and also increase your metabolism.

Eat little and often

Eating small portions regularly during the day is better for your metabolism than eating larger portions at meal times.

Studies have shown that people feel more satisfied when given smaller portions of food, as long as they are given them often. The end result is less calories consumed during the course of the day.

Implementing these simple tips to jumpstart your metabolism may just allow you to get to your goal weight. If not, more aggressive methods may be required.