There are several effective ways to increase metabolism, involving adjustments in diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices:
- Eating plenty of protein at every meal can boost metabolism because protein requires more energy to digest compared to fats and carbohydrates.
- Engaging in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and lifting weights helps build muscle, which is more metabolically active than fat, increasing calorie burn even at rest.
- Standing more and reducing long periods of sitting can prevent metabolic slowdown and support calorie burning.
- Drinking green tea or oolong tea may help promote fat burning.
- Eating spicy foods with capsaicin can modestly increase metabolism.
- Not skipping meals, especially breakfast, helps maintain metabolic rate and prevents overeating later.
- Staying hydrated by drinking enough water is essential for optimal metabolic function.
- Getting enough quality sleep supports metabolism by balancing hunger hormones.
Additional measures include mixing weight training with cardio exercises, adding L-carnitine through diet, managing stress, and consuming enough B vitamins to help the metabolism function properly.
