Boost Your Metabolism: Eat More to Burn More Calories

Thinking about going on a starvation diet? Wishing you didn't have to? The good news is that you don't. In fact, starvation diets can slow down your metabolism. If you eat correctly, you can eat more and speed up your metabolism at the same time. Here's how.

Instructions

• 1

  Eat snacks between meals. Even though this seems counterintuitive, it can help to increase your metabolism. If you go many hours without eating, your body's natural survival mechanisms will kick in, and your metabolism will slow down. Small snacks keep your metabolism going all day long.

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  Keep your meals and snacks adequate but small. There's no need to fill up at each meal, as you'll be eating again in just an hour or two. If you're increasing your metabolism in order to lose weight, this step is important. You'll still be able to increase the amount of food you're eating, but you won't be stuffing yourself at each meal.

• 3

  Eat healthy food at each meal and snack. Substitute refined grains with whole grains, fatty meats with lean meats, and sugary snacks with fruits and vegetables.