New Resource On Increasing Metabolic Rate

Anabolic and catabolic metabolism together make up the metabolism of our body, r
esponsible for the generation of energy by breaking down food. This is a natural
process and an involuntary one for we do not realize that it happens and it con
tinues even while we sleep. Various factors affect the rate of metabolism, and m
any are such that can be worked upon. We can do our best to make sure that our r
ate of metabolism is high and we are never low on energy and stamina.
Brasov, Romania, February 24, 2010 -- We often hear of metabolism and how it aff
ects the growth and development of our body. It is true that we all have a mecha
nism of metabolism in our body, which is different in every individual. As it af
fects growth and development, it is responsible for our individual rate of growt
h.
Metabolism in the human body is a bio-chemical reaction. Broadly it is the proce
ss of breaking down of fats, sourced from food we eat, to give the body energy.
It is a combination of two opposing reactions namely anabolic and catabolic. Wh
ile the latter breaks down fat and produces energy, anabolic metabolism makes ne
w cells and tissues. This is a continuous process in the body, as www.extrametab
olism.com describes.
Though all individuals have their own metabolism and will not be able to functio
n without it, it is different in all individuals. A faster metabolism is one tha
t burns more or faster, ensuring that the body is continuously fed with its need
of energy. A slower metabolism can make the body sluggish, constantly in need o
f energy. Rate of metabolism is dependent on a lot of factors. Some of the facto
rs are not in our hands- like heredity, age and gender. Heredity plays and impor
tant part in determining the mechanisms of metabolism in our body. Sometimes an
individual is just born with a lower or a higher metabolic rate than others. Met
abolism also slows down after certain age. A young strapping lad of 20 would hav
e a considerable higher rate of metabolism than an old man of 60. This would acc
ount for higher need for carbohydrates and fats for the young than the old. The
simple reason being that the young bodies are able to break down the fat into en
ergy sooner and thus fat does not accumulate on the body tissue. Men are also kn
own to have a higher metabolic rate than women. This would account for the great
er muscle content in male bodies while greater fat deposits in females.
While the factors listed above are cannot be worked upon, there are ways to ensu
re that we increase our bodyâ s metabolism and break free from the extra fat we car
ry around. A simple way to start would be to eat a balanced breakfast every day.
A good start to the day would ensure that we do not feel out of energy early in
to the day and overeat at lunch. Often skipping breakfast makes us binge on lunc
h and a sluggish feeling sets in as the body takes its time to break down the su
dden intake of extra fat. While this takes a while the body feels lethargic due
to the prolonged lack of energy. Breaking down meals can also help in increasi
ng metabolism. As long as the digestive system is engaged in breaking down food,
there is a lesser chance of extra carbohydrates or sugars getting accumulated a
s fats in the body, because the process of digestion itself requires a certain a
mount of energy. Having small meals ensures that the process of digestion contin
ues as does the need and production of energy. Finally, exercise can also increa
se the rate of metabolism. Physical exercise requires energy from the body and g
etting regular exercise ensures that the body is continuously engaged in product
ion of energy and metabolism is high.
Metabolic rate thus has a close relationship with weight and weight loss. A pers
on with lesser weight will have a higher metabolism than a person with more weig
ht. Consciously increasing ones metabolic rate would be the best way to lose wei
ght, compared to other weight loss solutions which come with no guarantees. Acc
ording to www.extrametabolism.com, a person requires an average of 1200 calories
 per day. This can be constituted to form the balanced diet which gives the ener
gy and nourishment required for the body to function properly, as well as makes
sure there is no extra left for the body to accumulate. A diet rich in vegetable
s and fruits and low in carbohydrates and sugar is recommended, as these break
down and if not consumed by the body as energy, gets converted into fat that get
s accumulated beneath the body tissues. While some of this fat is necessary as t
he bodyâ s reserve for future necessity, most of it is just useless. And more impor
tantly, it is unhealthy.
Some habits like smoking and drinking alcohol can also manifest itself into meta
bolic problems. Some people, who are addicted, claim that cigarettes increase th
eir metabolic rate and help them reduce weight. This however is a scientifically
unsound theory. Smoking only burns about 200 calories, which can be easily obta
ined by simple exercise like walking or even climbing stairs. Alcohol has a grea
ter impact on metabolism, as it affects the liver. Chemical called acetate is fo
rmed when alcohol is processed in the liver. This urges the body to burn this in
stead of fat, as a matter of cleansing the body of the effects of alcohol. Acet
ate also inhibits the normal absorption of vitamins and minerals which is necess
ary for the process of metabolism in the body
While metabolism is something we are all born with, we can do our best to make s
ure our body and its metabolism works the best. www.extrametabolism.com gives a
detailed account on how to increase your metabolism and is very informative on
making your body work the best for you.
Contact:
Duguleana Mihai
Extrametabolism.com
Str. Calea Bucuresti, nr. 97
Brasov, Romania
0040726385701
dugublack@gmail.com
http://www.extrametabolism.com