4 Infusions To Speed Up Your Metabolism
As you already know, each of us has a certain metabolism with which it is more or less easy for us to lose weight. The hereditary factor determines us in a percentage, but we can also do our part to accelerate it. Infusions can help you.
Infusions to accelerate metabolism
Having an adequate muscle index and the right body fat is what gives us a true balance and that well-being with which we look good. We know that each person has a metabolism through which it is easier for them to burn fat without too much effort, being able to maintain their weight for practically their entire life.
Other times, for hereditary reasons, we cannot reduce fat despite dieting hard, starving, and sometimes even losing our health. It is something very common. What can we do? The ideal is to follow a correct diet pattern where we do not lose vitamins or minerals. We must continue to consume protein, in this way the muscle becomes stronger and does not become soft, which is what usually happens when losing weight. A balanced nutrition and these infusions that accelerate the metabolism, can help you a lot. Do we take note?
1. Infusion of apple peel with cinnamon
Surely you have already heard about the slimming properties of apple skin. It is always worth consuming them with skin, having washed them very well before. And because?
Basically because it has a great capacity to build muscles and also to lose weight, according to this study carried out by the Korea University (Korea). And it is that it has what is known as ursolic acid that prevents its wear, which we keep cholesterol under control and our bones are strong. It also activates collagen taking care of our hair and our skin. A natural wonder where it praises before anyone who manages to burn fat while also strengthening the muscle.
And how do we make this apple peel and cinnamon infusion? Well, very easy, peel three apples and put the skin in a liter of water. Let it come to a boil, for later, once it is warm, drop a tablespoon of cinnamon. And this is what we will drink throughout the day.
2. Infusion of green tea with cinnamon
It is no secret. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, excellent for the heart (according to this study by Harvard University) and for our digestion. Cinnamon is an excellent ally to lose weight according to this study carried out by Saveetha University (India).
If we combine them, you will get a wonderful drink with which to complement your diet. You just have to prepare a traditional green tea infusion and add a little cinnamon. If you take it twice a day, at breakfast and in the afternoon, you will see how it helps you a lot.
3. Infusion of pineapple with ginger
Delicious, healthy, healing and slimming. Are you going to resist? Certainly not. It is worth taking it twice a day, in one of your breakfasts and in your dinners. As you already know, pineapple is that cleansing and detoxifying fruit so common in any diet thanks to, according to this research from Taif University (Saudi Arabia), its slimming properties; an easy remedy that, combined with ginger, will become one of the best allies to speed up your metabolism.
Likewise, according to this research carried out by the Isfahan University (Iran), ginger is that medicinal plant so beneficial also to reduce inflammation and prevent oxidative damage.
And how we do it? The first thing is to prepare the infusion with the ginger root. Half a glass of boiling water with the equivalent of one tablespoon of ginger e. Once you have obtained the decoction, filter the ginger to keep the infusion. Then take two pineapple slices and pass them through the processor. The juice obtained is mixed with the infusion. Have you tried it yet? What are you waiting for?
4. Infusion of cayenne pepper, green tea and honey
These elements: cayenne pepper, honey and green tea are highly recommended elements, especially cayenne pepper. This study carried out by the Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences endorses its slimming properties, but emphasizes not to abuse its consumption.
If you take it with your lunch you will for example reduce your hunger by avoiding the classic snack. To prepare it, you only have to make an infusion with a green tea bag, and then add a pinch of cayenne pepper, but very little, otherwise we will not be able to drink it. If you add a tablespoon of honey, you will achieve a thermogenic effect that is very suitable for our metabolism. Do not hesitate.
Other tips to speed up your metabolism
1. Eat nutritious food for breakfast
If you energize your body in the morning, you put it to work immediately, you burn fat and get the right nutrients to start your day right. How about some oatmeal? Or how about whole wheat toast with spinach and feta cheese? They are ideal foods to accelerate the metabolism that can be very good for us.
2. Foods rich in Omega 3
Foods such as tuna or salmon offer us beneficial fats that accelerate our metabolism, also reducing inflammation, according to this study carried out by the G. D’Annunzio University (Italy). It is worth keeping in mind.
3. Don’t skip any meals
Do you skip meals? It is a big mistake. Ideally, we should eat 6 meals a day, with breakfast being one of the most important. Eating makes our body activate, hence if we skip dinners or breakfasts, for example, sometimes what the body does is generate reserves and store fat. Hence the need to eat adequate food those 6 times, including fruits, fiber and some protein. Remember, eat well and with balance, maintain an active life, and include these infusions that will be, without a doubt, of great help.
Valeria Sabater
Graduated in Psychology from the University of Valencia in 2004. Master in Safety and Health at work in 2005 and Master in Mental System Management: neurocreativity, innovation and sixth sense in 2016 (University of Valencia). Collegiate number CV14913. He took the course Nutrition and obesity: overweight control, offered by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Student of Social and Cultural Anthropology at UNED, Valeria Sabater has worked in the area of social psychology selecting and training personnel. Since 2008, she has been a psychology and emotional intelligence trainer in secondary schools and offers psycho-pedagogical support to children with development and learning problems. In addition, she is a writer and has received various literary awards.