Nutrition Bodybuilding Tips To Boost Your Metabolism
December 6, 2009 by Ricardo d Argence
Filed under Muscle Building
Six foods that act like a thermogenic or even a cardio session to the body are blueberries, almonds, whey protein, salmon, spinach, and water. Not only will these wonderful foods speed up your metabolism, and burn fat, they will also help you to maintain a healthier, longer life.
Most people will blame their genetic make up to be the cause for their slow running metabolism. How many people complain that their partner seems to be able to lose weight easily, and even though they work harder their weight won’t budge? If you have these foods in the right quantity during specific times of the day you will help your body lose weight, and gain muscle.
1. Blueberries: They are antioxidants. Antioxidants seem to be the new buzzword of the decade. We know everyone needs more antioxidants, but most people don’t understand why. We buy the foods with antioxidants but don’t truly understand what they do.
A chemical process called oxidation is when your body goes through a chemical reaction taking off a substance. Your body typically goes through oxidative stress when you have disease, after a workout, or when you are sick. The product from that oxidation is called a “free radical”. It’s a good thing we can eat antioxidants to counteract that. Blueberries are a great antioxidant for that.
Free radicals can start to build up in our body if they are not removed. They will start to damage our cells and this will lead to inhibited muscle growth. It can also lead to fat loss and even a disease. This is why we need antioxidants, and why they are a good thing. Antioxidants will help our bodies to prevent oxidation, and prevent build up of free radicals.
2. Almonds: Almonds are truly one of nature’s miracle foods. They provide the most healthy calories and nutrition for the smallest serving size. You get the most nutrition possible out of the calories you eat. One serving of almonds, or about a handful, is an excellent source of vitamin E and a good source of fiber (which helps keep you full) and offer heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.
3. Whey Protein: Whey protein (the highest quality and best form of protein) is incredible stuff. It provides the body with the necessary building blocks to produce amino acids that are used for building muscle tissue. Whey protein also plays a role as an antioxidant and helps support a healthy immune system. Most importantly, consistent whey protein intake coupled with exercise will result in consistent muscle building and potential fat loss.
4. Salmon: is a lot higher in calories than most other fish, but its low in saturated fat and real high in protein. This is a great combination and is a great omega-3. Omega-3 fats are a unique type of healthy fats. They are found in salmon and have many benefits to cardiovascular health. Omega-3 is known to prevent erratic heart behavior, making blood less likely to cause artery blockages. Improving the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol in general will help from clogging your arteries.
5. Spinach: Leafy green vegetables like spinach with its delicate texture and jade green color provide more nutrients than any other food. By eating spinach, you’ll be protecting yourself against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis, and other diseases at the same time. And if the physical benefits aren’t enough, you also get mental improvements.
6. Water: Water makes up nearly 2/3rds of our body’s weight. Did you know that 83% percent of your blood is made up of water? Muscles consist of 75% water, bones are 22% water, and the brain is 74% water. Knowing how big of a percentage of your body is made up of water can help you to understand how important it is to stay hydrated. The human body cannot function without it. Without water we are depriving our bodies with the most essential nutrient.
If you can include all of these foods into your daily eating plan, your body will feel full of extra energy and you can prolong your life. With all the food choices we have, there aren’t many that can keep you healthy and fit, but these six foods are a great place to start.
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