Learning how to increase metabolism can result in safe and effective fat loss, an increase in muscle tone,  and an elevated sense of mental wellbeing. People struggling with obesity eat a majority of their calories from processed, factory-farmed and heavily packaged foods. These foods are far more of a strain on the environment than foods grown naturally.
 
 EAT REAL FOOD– Raid your pantry and fridge to purge it of products that you doubt were around a few generations ago. Lean meats, fresh vegetables, fruit and a small amount of seeds, nuts and natural oils should comprise 99 percent of your food intake.  Read food labels.  If a product has as many items as the periodic table of elements, it won’t boost your metabolism. Don’t eat something if it has more than three to five ingredients (less is best).  Foods loaded with preservatives, excessive natural sugar, and cheap sugar surrogates like high-fructose corn syrup lead to weight gain because these substances are a shock to the liver and have a tendency to get stored as body fat.

EAT 3-6 TIMES PER DAY–  Eating smaller, balanced meals throughout the day keeps blood sugar levels from fluctuating amd cravings for foods that tend to put on fat are greatly reduced.  If you go several hours without eating (more than four or five), your body’s neurological wiring will still act as it did in prehistoric times, shutting down your metabolism to prepare for a period of starvation.

EAT 10 GRAMS OF PROTEIN BY 10 a. m.– Every meal you eat should contain three main macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and natural fat. If you’re eating smaller balanced meals throughout the day, chances are, you’re eating breakfast. It will make sure your metabolism gets cranking early in the day.  Eat 10 grams of high-quality protein to kick start your metabolism. (One egg has about 6 grams.) Even waiting to eat your first meal of the day at an 11 a.m. brunch will throw your metabolism off for the rest of the day.

 EXERCISE — but don’t do too much cardio.  Too much cardio will burn muscle tissue. Start a strength-training routine.  Several short bursts of resistance training can be more effective at boosting metabolism than an hour-long workout. Pushups off your knees are a great way to get back in shape and boost metabolism. Perform several sets of 10 repetitions throughout the day. 
Drink green tea throughout the day and plenty of water.  Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night to regulate hormone levels.  

Metabolism Boosting Spice & Herb Blend:

Ground cinnamon

Dried kelp

Garlic powder

Ground mustard seed

Red chili pepper

Cayenne

Ground cumin seed

Grind your own spices from the original dry source (cinnamon sticks, mustard seeds, dried cayenne pepper). Use a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder and blend the spices together to taste. Store in a glass jar for up to a month. Add the spice blend to your meals near the end of cooking the dish. Add to soups, stir-fries, fish and veggie dishes, and bean and grain dishes.

Cinnamon for Insulin Sensitivity – Cinnamon has been linked to lowered blood sugar. Research demonstrates improvement in insulin sensitivity with cinnamon

Kelp Is on the Way – Kombu is a subtype of kelp and is valuable for its high iodine content, needed to produce two important thyroid hormones that control the metabolism. A pigment in kombu called fucoxanthin may boost production of a protein involved in fat metabolism. Look for kelp powder or good quality thick, long brown kelp pieces in health food stores, Asian markets, and online.

 

Garlic for a Healthy Heart – Garlic is used to regulate blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes-related conditions. It lowers blood pressure and improves cholesterol levels. According to the National Health and Medical Research Council, consuming half to one clove of garlic daily may reduce cholesterol by nearly 10%.

 

Mustard Seeds – Warm Up Your Metabolism. Big in spicy flavor, these small brownish-yellow seeds give your metabolism a boost, potentially helping you burn fat more quickly. Mustard seeds are low in calories and carbohydrates, but high in fiber, which gives the feeling of fullness.

Some herbal supplements may interact with drug medications. As your health strategies change and evolve, never stop taking prescription medications without first speaking to your physician and pharmacist.