Metabolism rate presents itself as 2 different concepts.
1. Basal Metabolic Rate: This is the amount of energy our body expends for our internal organs to function 24 hours a day, even when we are asleep. Along with basal metabolic rate, metabolism rate is the amount our body converts and burns nutrients into energy, in connection with the food we eat during the day.
You must have observed around you that some people don't gain weight no matter how much they eat, while others complain, saying: 'Even drinking water makes me gain weight.' The most important reason for this situation is our metabolism rate, and there are various factors that affect this rate.
Our metabolism rate slows down due to certain reasons. As we age, our metabolism rate slows down, and women's metabolism rate is slower than men's.
Our hormones also affect this rate; if the thyroid hormone doesn't function properly, our metabolism rate decreases.
Our sleep patterns, being disturbed, not sleeping enough, or sleeping too much affect this rate. The temperature of our body and our environment also affects our metabolism rate. To increase our metabolism rate, we should pay attention to the amount of water we drink. Drinking 10 glasses of water a day will regulate our metabolism rate.
We need to consume water frequently in small amounts. We can resort to freshly squeezed fruit juices in places where our energy is low, provided we don't consume them too often. Green tea also helps to speed up metabolism.
The most important factor that increases our metabolism rate is exercising. With regular and proper exercise, we help increase our metabolism rate.
We can regulate our metabolism rate by eating balanced and regular meals in small portions frequently, rather than starving ourselves. Chewing our food will also contribute. We can also regulate our metabolism rate by using spices like red pepper.
Increasing our metabolism rate is one of the biggest factors that helps us lose weight, especially if we are on a diet; and maintain our fitness if we are not on a diet.
