Your metabolic rate is the rate at which your body uses up energy at rest. People whose bodies use up energy at rest at a higher rate than others are said to have ‘fast metabolism’ and people whose bodies use up energy at lower rates are said to have a ‘slow metabolism’. Although the nature of our metabolism doesn’t determine whether or not you are going to be fat or slim, it affects the number of calories your body is able to burn at any instance. This means if your metabolic rate is slower, you actually need fewer calories to get fatter and vice versa.

Your metabolic rate is determined by your genes and the levels of some of your hormones, e.g. thyroid hormone and the adrenocortical hormone. However, it is also, to an extent, affected by what you eat and how you live. This is because when your body is made to do more work, it ends up using energy faster than when it has less work.

Therefore it is possible for you to either accelerate or to slow down your metabolism by what you eat and how you live. Some foods which slow down your metabolism include:

1.Sugar

Sugar is easily broken down by the body and causes a sudden increase in glucose when taken in. This reduces the work your body has to do and basically slows down your metabolism.

2.Fats

Fats are important for children and adolescents because they are firstly the basis upon which most of the sex hormones are built and they are secondly a high energy source (excess energy i.e. ATP is stored as fat in your body). By providing your body with a burst of almost raw energy, you reduce the work it has to do for itself thereby slowing your metabolism.

3.Refined Carbohydrates

Refined carbohydrates such as white bread are not only a source of high-calorie carbs, they are also a source of easily broken down carbs. Easily broken down carbs release energy without making the body really work for it. This means the body is gaining more energy than it needs without using up any of the energy it had before, and this slows down your metabolism.

4.Sea Salt

Although sea salt is said to taste better in meals, iodized salt is important regardless of your age (be careful though, you can have too much iodine) because it is important for your thyroid function. A well-functioning thyroid maintains your metabolic rate while a thyroid lacking iodine would ultimately slow down your metabolic system. It is no wonder symptoms of hypothyroidism include excessive weight gain, inability to generate heat, weakness, and fatigue.

5.Fruit Juice

Fruit juice lacks the fibers contained in whole fruits. This means you are feeding yourself with sweetness and not letting the bodywork for it. In addition, some fruits might have had pesticides used on them. These pesticides also further poison your metabolic system and lead to its slowing down.

Conclusion

The workings of your body can be affected by what you do. It is important to eat healthily and exercise regularly to maintain an adequate metabolic rate.

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When hungry, people tend to damn the odds and eat whatever they set their eyes on, forgetting that most foods have negative impacts on their bodies. Different foods have different effects, some which just injures your outward appearances leading to low self­esteem and an eventual antisocial nature.

Do you know that your hair might be falling as a result of what you have been eating? Here are some of those foods you should avoid that causes hair loss.

1. Fried Foods

Available everywhere, cheap to buy and delicious. All these put together, cover up the disadvantages most people don’t tend to take note of. These foods contain trans fats or hydrogenated oils, which causes hormonal imbalances, that increases the levels of DHT. ­­ This is normally evident in people with hair loss problem. Stay away from these foods and be sure to have better and healthier hair.

2. Processed Foods

In order to keep the food items in the cans fresh, appealing and last longer, chemicals in the form of additives, artificial colourings and preservatives are used. A brilliant initiative right? WRONG. This preservatives contain products that are detrimental to your hair with the likes of carmine dye (extracted from dried bugs) and caramel colors. Keep an eye out for all these so-called delicious fruit juices and canned foods.

3. Vitamin B Deficient Foods

Vitamin B is a major contributor to strong and healthy hair. However, people tend to overlook its importance by not taking enough of it. Whenever you eat, the food is broken down and the nutrients are passed to the more vital organs before it gets to the hair. So if you take less vitamin B, the likelihood of it reaching the hair after it has been broken down is very slim. Consider eating more “good” fats like those gotten from avocados and make a delight your proteins to keep a good level of vitamin B and prevent hair loss.

4. Artificial Sweeteners

People run away from sugar because of its potential to cause diabetes, heart diseases and add excessive weight. To satisfy their sugar cravings, they go for a “supposedly” healthier options, which has zero ­calories but still sweetens their foods. It is also important to note that these sweeteners contain aspartame which has bee proven to loosen the strength of your hair and eventually lead to it falling off. Although they may be a better option to refined sugars, just avoid artificial sweeteners to increase your chances of having a healthier hair.

Conclusion

Your hair is a very essential part of your body which enhances your outward appearance. Be sure to take care of your hair to have a more confident outlook and bold personality. Cut down on processed foods, remember that fried foods are bad accompaniments for your hair, eat more protein, enriched vitamin B foods and run away from artificial sweeteners.

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