Metabolism

What does it really mean?  Well by definition: is the biochemical process of combining nutrients with oxygen to release the energy our bodies need to function. Total metabolic rate represents the calories needed for maintaining body functions, daily activity (occupational and lifestyle), thermic effect of food and energy cost of exercise or planned activity. 

We are always trying to figure out how to rev or increase our metabolism.  Diets however slow down our metabolism.  Some fun True and False facts about metabolism keep on watch the next couple weeks for more:

"Celery is a negative calorie food because digesting it used more calories than the food provides."  FALSE

FALSE: Where this rumor started remains a mystery. The thermic effect of food does cause your body to burn up calories as it processes food and beverages. But this process accounts for anywhere from 0 to 30 percent of the calories you eat (protein, for example, takes more calories to digest than fat or carbohydrates). A medium size rib of celery has only about 6 calories; its TEF is approximately half a calorie. In reality, "negative calorie foods" are nothing more than wishful thinking.

TIP: Include celery as a low cal but filling addition to salads, stir fries, and soups; you can't depend on it to magically melt away your trouble spots, but it is healthful. Celery has phthalides, compounds that can help reduce blood pressure.

If you are interested in having your resting metabolism tested contact NutriFormance