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Health & Fitness

Metabolism Boosting

Boost your metabolism with these 10 healthy tips and avoid dieting.


Do NOT diet!  Decreasing your calories or starting a plan that is not maintainable will ultimately decrease your metabolism. Instead take on 1 of the following tips and stick with it for 2 weeks and then add 1 new small goal.

1.  Eat breakfast with in 1 hour of waking

2.  Don’t skip meals

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3.  Daily activity

4.  Eat a protein at most meals and snacks to help
stabilize blood sugar

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5.  Eat a fiber source (fruits, vegetables, beans/legumes,
whole grains) at most meals and snacks to help with satiety

6.  Limit alcohol intake

7.  Eat whole foods

8.  Choose whole grain products

9.  Consume water throughout the day

10. Avoid artificial sweeteners

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