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You're working towards a fitter body
, a sharper, more focused brain
and optimizing your health.
You jog around the block every morning. You get your Interval Training shifts in and do strength training several times a week. Awesome!
Can you do better? (PS: The answer is yes)
, a sharper, more focused brain and optimizing your health.You jog around the block every morning. You get your Interval Training shifts in and do strength training several times a week. Awesome!
Can you do better? (PS: The answer is yes)
You can never not do better. You can supercharge everything you do towards better health by minor tweaks here & there.
One small, smart but significant witch you can make is to watch out for the kinds of foods that you're eating.
There are several factors that can cause this.
One small, smart but significant witch you can make is to watch out for the kinds of foods that you're eating.
There are several factors that can cause this.
Here's a list of food items that are a sure-fire bet to supercharge your metabolic health and will get you shedding
or shredding
in no time:
or shredding in no time:
1. COFFEE
Thank God for coffee! Caffeine has a stimulatory effect on the rate at which our bodies burn calories. That makes it a great option pre-workout or on the fly. 2 to 4 cups of coffee a day, taken neither too early nor too close to bed, and before you pump iron is ideal.
Thank God for coffee! Caffeine has a stimulatory effect on the rate at which our bodies burn calories. That makes it a great option pre-workout or on the fly. 2 to 4 cups of coffee a day, taken neither too early nor too close to bed, and before you pump iron is ideal.
2. TEA
Catechins and L-Theanine, are active compounds found in tea. In association with caffeine, they help mobilise fats and puts them to good use - as fuel for energy.
Catechins and L-Theanine, are active compounds found in tea. In association with caffeine, they help mobilise fats and puts them to good use - as fuel for energy.
3. PROTEINS
Proteins require significant energy from the body for their breakdown, giving your metabolism a boost in the process. They also have a higher Thermic Effect (TEF) than other macronutrients. Eggs, Steaks, Poultry and Fish are all good options!
Proteins require significant energy from the body for their breakdown, giving your metabolism a boost in the process. They also have a higher Thermic Effect (TEF) than other macronutrients. Eggs, Steaks, Poultry and Fish are all good options!
4. CHILI PEPPERS
Hot hot! The Capsaicin inside these bad boys aids fat oxidation and has thermogenic effects.
Hot hot! The Capsaicin inside these bad boys aids fat oxidation and has thermogenic effects.
5. CINNAMON
Similar in many ways to chili peppers, the Cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon sticks has a thermogenic effect and raises metabolism.
Similar in many ways to chili peppers, the Cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon sticks has a thermogenic effect and raises metabolism.
6. FLAX SEEDS
7. GINGER and CAYENNE
8. CACAO/COCOA
9. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
10. LEGUMES and NUTS
11. GHEE and COCONUT OIL
12. SEAWEED
7. GINGER and CAYENNE
8. CACAO/COCOA
9. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
10. LEGUMES and NUTS
11. GHEE and COCONUT OIL
12. SEAWEED
What foods do you use to supercharge your health?
Tag 4 people who you look upto for fitness/nutrition advice.
Tag 4 people who you look upto for fitness/nutrition advice.
