Fuel Healthy
Do What Fuels Right!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Drink Milk
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"There's some evidence that calcium deficiency, which is common in many women, may slow metabolism. Research shows that consuming...
Get More D
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This vitamin is essential for preserving metabolism-revving muscle tissue. Unfortunately, researchers estimate that a measly 4% of Americans...
Eat Iron-Rich Foods
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It's essential for carrying the oxygen your muscles need to burn fat. Unless you restock your stores, you run the risk of low energy a...
Always Include Protein
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Your body needs protein to maintain lean muscle. Add a serving, like 6 ounces of lean meat, 3 tablespoons of nuts, or 8 ounces of low-fat yo...
Buy the Big Bottle
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German researchers found that drinking 6 cups of cold water a day (that's 48 ounces) can raise resting metabolism by about 50 calories d...
Fight Fat with Fiber
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Research shows that some fiber can rev your fat burn by as much as 30%.Studies find that women who eat the most fiber gain the least weight ...
Drink Coffee or Tea
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Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, so your daily java jolts can rev your metabolism 5 to 8%—about 98 to 174 calories a day. A c...
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