metabolism

Contrary to popular belief, the majority of your daily calorie burn doesn’t come from puddles of sweat after a tough workout. Calorie burn is driven by your metabolism. Metabolism is the entire process of converting calories into energy to power your bodily processes. It isn’t just about...

You may already suspect your metabolism slows as you age. According to research in the Public Health Nutrition journal, you’re right. In a review of data on energy expenditure, researchers found getting older is associated with progressive declines in basal metabolic rate. On top of that, many...

Many of us are looking to maximize our daily activity and caloric output. However, there’s only so much exercise one can realistically and healthfully fit into a day. But there are other ways to keep our metabolism humming like non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). COMPONENTS OF...

When it comes to losing weight and maintaining weight loss, diets are obviously a popular choice — but what kind of effect can loss (and, realistically, gaining some back) have on your metabolism? Understanding how the metabolism works — and the changes that occur when weight fluctuates — can...

When it comes to weight loss, we know slow and steady is key. But it seems like there’s a constant stream of “extras” that are supposed to help speed up the process and make it feel a little bit easier to stay on track. Here’s what nutrition pros think about some of the most buzzed-about weight...

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ve probably come across foods and supplements that claim to “boost your metabolism.” But what does this actually mean, and is it even possible? Simply put, “metabolism” refers to the process of converting food or drink into energy for your body to use...

If you want to lose weight, gain weight or even just maintain weight, you probably know calories in versus calories out is the key to success. However, the total amount of calories you burn comes less from exercise and more from your metabolism — the process of converting calories into energy —...

You start your health journey in a dramatic way, by significantly changing your diet — maybe choosing a trendy option that’s all about big weight loss in a short time. And it works. But once you start trying to find some balance, the scale creeps back up until you might be where you started, or...

From Paleo to keto to gluten-free, we’re constantly bombarded with fad diets. The messaging is often similar — following these eating styles promotes fast and easy weight loss. But it begs the question, if any of these diets truly worked, would we need to continuously try new ones or go back on...

You know regular exercise, quality sleep, drinking plenty of water and eating a well-balanced diet can boost metabolism, helping burn more calories and move the needle on the scale. But research also shows light exposure, especially in the evenings, could hamper your metabolism. THE STUDY...

You may already suspect your metabolism slows as you age. According to research in the Public Health Nutrition journal, you’re right. In a review of data on energy expenditure, researchers found getting older is associated with progressive declines in basal metabolic rate. On top of that, many...

Metabolic confusion is based on the idea that varying calorie intake between higher and lower amounts may “confuse” the body and speed up metabolism, making weight loss easier. It is especially targeted toward those who may have experienced weight-loss plateaus or difficulty losing weight with...

When it comes to boosting your metabolism, every grocery or drug store carries plenty of weight-loss supplements that make bold claims, but there’s a better place to direct your shopping cart: the produce section. “Focusing on whole foods like vegetables and fruits can provide the types of...

You start your health journey in a dramatic way, by significantly changing your diet — maybe choosing a trendy option that’s all about big weight loss in a short time. And it works. But once you start trying to find some balance, the scale creeps back up until you might be where you started, or...

From Paleo to keto to gluten-free, we’re constantly bombarded with fad diets. The messaging is often similar — following these eating styles promotes fast and easy weight loss. But it begs the question, if any of these diets truly worked, would we need to continuously try new ones or go back on...

This weekend? I made a pack of 4 1/3 beef burgers demolished all 4 between 2 meals YUM

Iryna Imago / Shutterstock Low-calorie sweeteners have long been controversial for those trying to eat healthy and lose weight because, much like with eggs or coffee, studies have seen conflicting results. But new research published in Cell Metabolism offers some solid evidence that they won’t...

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5 Steps to Boost your Metabolic Rate Step 1 - Figure out your BMR. Even if you sit in front of the computer all day, you have a BMR (Basal metabolic rate), which is the amount of calories you need daily to maintain your body weight. The formula is generalized as weight x 12. Notice, I said...