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nutrients from food and converts it into metabolic rate due to various shifts in the
energy. That is a combination of rich body. A sedentary lifestyle affects this
protein, carbohydrates and good fat. chemical reaction and slows down the
When one consumes unhealthy food it metabolism. However, if you choose to
disrupts the process of energy conversion – exercise regularly and eat healthily then
especially foods that are high in unhealthy you can rebuild muscle mass. Your body
fats. needs to be conditioned to maintain a good
When the process of energy conversion is metabolic rate.
disrupted it begins to store fat. However,
following an active lifestyle where you Signs of slow metabolism
exercise regularly, eat healthy then the Weary and bored – A feeling of perpetual
energy conversion begins to rebuild tiredness even after getting plenty of sleep.
muscles. Weight gain – As your metabolism slows
Muscles burn more calories resulting down, one becomes less active resulting in
in a fit body with less fat content. If there weight gain.
is more fat than muscle then your body Increase flatulence – Slower metabolism
will burn fewer calories resulting in a leads to an increased amount of gas
slower metabolism. Slower metabolism accumulation.
occurs when you are less active, you burn Difficult to lose weight – If your body has
fewer calories resulting in fat storage. The all fat and no muscle then losing weight
metabolic rate depends on the current becomes difficult.
condition of the body. High blood sugar – Slow metabolism also
affects blood sugar levels.
Myths about metabolism
Myth – Being overweight is a result of slow
metabolism.
Fact – Being less active results in slow
metabolism.
Myth – Consuming certain foods boost
metabolism.
Walking every day will help your digestion as well as Fact – Consuming certain foods may boost
overall fitness
metabolism temporarily.
Why does metabolism slow down with Myth – Late night bingeing slows down
ageing? metabolism.
With age one naturally begins to lose Fact – Late night bingeing results in
muscle mass and this results in fat increased calorie intake.
accumulation, especially around the Myth – High-intensity interval training
waistline. When there is muscle loss (HIIT) improves metabolism.
the body begins to store the fat, this Fact – High-intensity interval training
means with age you begin to lose fewer (HIIT) burns calories and does not affect
calories resulting in a slower metabolism. the metabolic rate.
Throughout life, the body changes its Myth – Consuming small meals throughout
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