Metabolism is the rate at which your body burns calories, and simply means change or transformation. Slow metabolism is often linked to weight problems and lack of energy during daily activities. Inadequate intake of minerals from food and poor assimilation of minerals greatly contributes to slow metabolism. Ingesting foods and substances on a regular basis that deplete minerals contribute as well. These include refined sugar, alcohol, coffee, and some medications. Your metabolism incorporates enzymes and hormones that help your body convert food into energy. It can either use this fuel immediately, or else it gets stored in muscle or tissue, or as fat.
Signs of decreased metabolism
-Difficulty losing weight
-Feeling cold; craving warmth
-Weak adrenals
-Inability to sweat
-General weakness
-Pale urine
-Frequent fatigue
-kidney and bladder problems
-Weak digestion
-Headaches
-Loss of libido
-Ringing in the ears
If you get into a juicing routine and eat a partly raw food diet– and stay with it– within a short time, you will increase your metabolism. These drinks provide you with massive antioxidant, fruit and veggie boosts with minimal effort — plus juicing and cleansing your body.
5 Juice Recipes That Reboot Your Metabolism
Recipe #1
Ingredients:
1 stick celery
1 carrot
1/4 small beetroot (beet)
Small slice of ginger
1 green apple, cut into quarters
3 kale leaves
Method:
Juice all ingredients in a juice extractor and drink immediately. The enzymes begin to oxidise as soon as you juice, so it doesn’t store well.
Recipe #2
Ingredients:
1 cucumber, cubed
½ lemon
½ inch ginger, peeled
1 handful fresh parsley leaves
1 cup water
Method:
Blend all ingredients until pulp is very fine. Pour into a glass and drink.
Recipe #3
Ingredients:
250 ml ice water
4 carrots
2 stalks of celery
1 apple
100 g spinach
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
pinch of cinnamon
Method:
Juice all ingredients in a juice extractor and drink immediately.
Recipe #4
Ingredients:
½ cup cantaloupe
½ cup mango
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup pineapple
Enough water to thin
Method:
Just blend all of the ingredients together and enjoy.
Recipe #4
Ingredients:
5 almonds
1 medium apple
1 medium banana
½ milk – choosing nonfat or soy milk keeps it low calorie
¾ Greek yogurt – you can choose any flavor you like
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Method:
Just put all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until you get it as thick or thin as you like.
Sources:
http://www.womenio.com/1880/top-10-smoothies-and-drinks-that-boost-your-metabolism
http://www.thankyourbody.com/8-signs-your-metabolism-danger/
http://justjuice.org/fat-burning-juicing-recipes/
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