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THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND WEIGHT GAIN:

On Thanksgiving Day, the average American consumes around 4,500 calories throughout the entire day.  On Christmas Day or Hanukkah it is speculated that calorie intake is even higher (6,00-7,000 kcals throughout the day). People can easily gain a few pounds throughout the holiday season, whichever holiday you observe.

In the past, you probably found you could lose weight by cutting back on calories and exercising a bit more. You may have found as you get older, the scale seems to stop moving except up and losing weight is much more difficult as there are many things that can actually slow your metabolism.

If one of your goals for the new year is to lose a few pounds, research proven metabolism boosters can help you do just that easily and effectively.

WHAT IS METABOLISM.  

When people think of ‘metabolism’ they usually relate it to how many calories are burned in a day. It is how your body converts food and drink into the energy needed for your body to function.

You have a RESTING METABOLIC RATE which is basically how many calories you need to maintain basic function: brain activity, heart & lung function, tissue growth & repair ad all other internal organ functions.You also have an ACTIVE METABOLIC RATE which covers all other physical activity.

The good news is there are many little things you can do to rev up your metabolism resulting in more calories burned every day.  

Here are 3 research proven Metabolism Boosters will help you burn more calories effortlessly.

#1  Sip 3 glasses of ICE WATER throughout the day.  Studies have shown you will burn 30% more calories for the next 1-1/2 hours after each glass. It has to be ice water because your body has to heat that water before being absorbed. That uses calories. How easy is this?

#2  Use THERMOGENIC (heat producing) HERBS: Anise, Bay Leaves, Cayenne, Chilli, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cumin, Dill Dried Mustard, Garlic, Ginger, Parsley, Vinegar. A study in the Journal of Nutrition found that consuming 1 tablespoon of chili powder can increase metabolism by 23% for the next several hours.

#3 Sip COFFEE. 1 cup can temporarily increase metabolism  5-8% or burn about 98-174 calories per day

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