Your metabolism is the rate at which your body uses or burns calories. However, metabolism isn't just a weight-loss buzzword; it's actually a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining life. Nutrition is the key to metabolism. The pathways of metabolism rely upon nutrients from food that get broken down in order to produce energy. Metabolism can be conveniently divided into two categories: 1. Catabolism - complex materials in the body are broken down to simple. It is a destructive process involved in the release of energy. This is a normal body process and involves the clearing of wastes, toxins from the body. 2. Anabolism -is involved in the constructive processes of the body. Simple components (the amino acids from proteins) build the body’s complex structures and new materials including our hair, teeth, and bones. (You can read much more about this in my article, Homeostasis & Dietary Direction: Where are YOU Headed?) So, how can metabolism be enhanced to regulate weight? Below I explain the 3 components of metabolism, what influences metabolism, and how macro-nutrient distribution pays a part: Metabolism is made up of 3 components:1. The basal metabolic rate (BMR). This is the energy your body expends to sustain life and includes the basic involuntary functions such as breathing, beating of the heart, kidney filtration, temperature regulation, and muscle tone.
2. The thermic effect of food (diet thermogenesis). This is the energy your body expends to digest, absorb, transport, metabolize, and store nutrients from the food you eat (see more below).
3. Physical activity. This includes the energy used for your every-day muscle function and movement.
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Protein from animal sources are acidic, so remember The Importance of Acid/Alkaline Balance! Drink plenty water and eat 8+ servings of alkalizing fruits and vegetables per day for pH balance.
References:
Bartholomy, P (2014). Diet and Exercise. MHNE 609. Lecture conducted from Hawthorn University.
Bartron, L. (2005, December 13). Weighty Matters part 2. Hawthorn's Tuesday Teleconference Series. Lecture conducted from Hawthorn University.
Diet induced thermogenesis study:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC524030/
Bartholomy, P (2014). Diet and Exercise. MHNE 609. Lecture conducted from Hawthorn University.
Bartron, L. (2005, December 13). Weighty Matters part 2. Hawthorn's Tuesday Teleconference Series. Lecture conducted from Hawthorn University.
Diet induced thermogenesis study:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC524030/
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