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How to Rev Up Your Metabolism and Increase Your Energy with Proper Nutrition\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>By Michelle Ricker, RDN, NASM, ACSM,<\/p>\n

Director of Worldwide Health Education & Training, Herbalife Nutrition<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Eating a high-protein diet instead of a carb-heavy diet may enable your body to burn more calories per day. <\/em><\/p>\n

For years, boosting one\u2019s metabolism has been a goal of consumers because it impacts our weight, appetites, and body fat levels. The faster your metabolism, the more calories you\u2019ll burn, even when you\u2019re resting. What many people don\u2019t realize, however, is that having a high metabolism means you may need to eat more, and\/or adjust your meal timing, to maintain your weight. What\u2019s important here is understanding how your body processes food and what foods you will need for optimal function.<\/p>\n

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How the Body Makes Energy<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

While all foods can technically boost energy, it\u2019s important to understand which are the best ones to eat for sustained energy. Complex carbs, healthy fats (avocado and nuts), and protein (fish, chicken, tempeh, eggs, etc.) take longer to digest \u2014 satisfying your hunger, and provide a slow, steady stream of energy, resulting in Low Glycemic Index. Low is good, and here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n

It takes less energy to digest High Glycemic Index food, or \u201cjunk\u201d food, because it’s high in refined ingredients, which means the body will continue to be hungry, signaling the brain to want more food. Similarly, one of the biggest reasons \u201cdieting\u201d fails people long-term is because every single time you miss a meal, or rob your body of adequate nutrients, your blood sugar drops, releasing a hormone in the body that makes you burn muscle\u2014not fat. This reaction causes you to then crave more carbohydrates to help sustain energy. While it\u2019s true that carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced meal in order to provide your body with energy, by focusing more on meeting your daily protein requirements, you may be able to burn more calories rather than eating as many carbohydrates as possible. A balanced intake of carbohydrates, proteins and fats provides calories to fuel exercise and energize your body.<\/p>\n

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The Power of Mitochondria<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mitochondria produce the energy necessary for all cells\u2019 survival and function in the body, including proper adrenal function. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions. Some people say, \u201cfood is medicine\u201d and when you consider mitochondrial production and how it affects these hormones, keeping the adrenals healthy is critical to achieving weight loss, energy, and wellness.<\/p>\n

Through a series of chemical reactions, mitochondria break down glucose into an energy molecule known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used to fuel various other cellular processes. Basically, mitochondria help turn the energy we take from food into energy that cells can use.<\/p>\n

Exercise increases the number of mitochondria improving our body’s ability to produce energy.<\/p>\n

Two excellent ways to supply energy to the mitochondria are L-carnitine and creatine from natural food sources.\u00a0 Not only do they help provide energy to the body, but they are integral in helping build muscle mass. One can get plenty of both through animal protein like grass-fed beef, bison, eggs, and poultry; however, plant-based proteins like beans, nuts, and seeds can also do the job.<\/p>\n

Energy Boosting Supplements<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are trying to boost your energy, B vitamins are a great place to start. B vitamins are water soluble and therefore your body absorbs only as much as it needs, and any excess passes through your urine. Often, if we are very active, don\u2019t have eat a balanced diet, consume excessive alcohol, or use various medications, we may be low in B vitamins.<\/p>\n

Vitamin B12<\/strong> plays an important role in energy production as it helps transform the food we eat into energy that cells can use, helps form red blood cells that are necessary for lung function, and converts fat and protein to energy.<\/p>\n