Increase Metabolism

Some people have a naturally high metabolism. Your metabolism tends to decrease with age due to loss of muscle mass and increased body fat. Here are some ways you can keep your metabolism strong:

-Eat small, frequent meals-Eat breakfast soon after waking up. If you wait too long to eat you may find yourself overeating later in the day.

-Eat protein with every meal-Foods that have protein in them take the most energy to digest. This means you are burning more calories after eating protein compare to carbohydrates or fats. Protein also helps build and maintain muscles mass which is great for burning extra calories.

-Eat enough calories per day-Eating a low calorie diet slows your metabolism down. If you are not eating enough calories during the day you may find yourself over indulging in high calorie foods later. Keep you calorie intake to at least 1,000 calories per day. You must eat more calories especially if you are physically active. This will make losing or maintaining your goal weight very difficult to achieve.

Follow these tips to help you live a fruitful and healthy life. Do you have a desire to build a healthier life but need some guidance? Contact me so I can help you reach your health goals- fruitfulwellness.coach@gmail.com

Planning a Healthy Diet

Eating from all the different food groups and limiting-not eliminating-the intake of fat, cholesterol, and sodium while increasing the number of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains you consume can lead you down the path to good health. Following a healthy diet offers the benefits shown below:
-Protects against diseases such as cancer and heart disease
-Aids in prevention and treatment of chronic disease
-Helps you reach your weight management, fitness, or weight loss goals
-Increases HDL (good) cholesterol
-Lowers blood pressure
-Helps control abnormal blood sugars
-Provides essential vitamins and minerals
-Improves healing
-Maintains bowel regularity and reduces constipation
-Aids in recovery after exercise
-Builds strong bones
-Increases energy

You have to make a time commitment to eat nutritiously. It takes time to plan, shop, and cook. Being healthy takes time. There's really no way around it, unless you hire a full-time chef to plan and prepare nutritious meals for you. Making an effort to eat well is worth your time, though, as the benefits of eating healthy are enormous. With a few good tips, eating healthfully does not have to be a chore. Email Coach Ali at fruitfulwellness.coach@gmail.com for a FREE consultation and to receive some healthy-eating tips!