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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Nutrition Bodybuilding Tips To Boost Your Metabolism

By Ricardo d Argence

The following 6 foods could act similar to the way a thermogenic or a cardio session in how they affect the body. These foods can ramp up your metabolism, and in essence, can assist you in burning fat whilst also maintaining a healthy, longer lasting life. And who wouldn't want that?

People always blame their genetics as a reason they have a slow metabolism. We also always hear that other people have an easier time taking off weight than they do even if they work harder at it. T hey stay stagnant because of their metabolism. If you have the right foods, the right portions during the right time of day, you can help your own weight loss and start to gain muscle!

1. Blueberries: They are antioxidants. Antioxidants seem to be the new buzzword of the decade. We know everyone needs more antioxidants, but most people don't understand why. We buy the foods with antioxidants but don't truly understand what they do.

A chemical process called oxidation is when your body goes through a chemical reaction taking off a substance. Your body typically goes through oxidative stress when you have disease, after a workout, or when you are sick. The product from that oxidation is called a "free radical". It's a good thing we can eat antioxidants to counteract that. Blueberries are a great antioxidant for that.

Free radicals will build up in your body if you don't remove them and they begin to damage cells that you need. This will lead to inhibited muscle growth, disease and sometimes fat loss. Blueberries can stop this oxidation process and build up free radicals.

2. Almonds: Almonds are truly one of nature's miracle foods. They provide the most healthy calories and nutrition for the smallest serving size. You get the most nutrition possible out of the calories you eat. One serving of almonds, or about a handful, is an excellent source of vitamin E and a good source of fiber (which helps keep you full) and offer heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.

3. Whey Protein: An incredible high quality source of protein. It's really the best source of protein and provides your body with the necessary building blocks to produce amino acids. Amino acids are necessary to build muscle tissue. Whey protein is also plays a part to support a healthy immunity, by being an antioxidant. Whey protein consistently used with exercise will help with muscle building and loss in fat.

4. Salmon: is a lot higher in calories than most other fish, but its low in saturated fat and real high in protein. This is a great combination and is a great omega-3. Omega-3 fats are a unique type of healthy fats. They are found in salmon and have many benefits to cardiovascular health. Omega-3 is known to prevent erratic heart behavior, making blood less likely to cause artery blockages. Improving the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol in general will help from clogging your arteries.

5. Spinach: Leafy green vegetables like spinach with its delicate texture and jade green color provide more nutrients than any other food. By eating spinach, you'll be protecting yourself against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis, and other diseases at the same time. And if the physical benefits aren't enough, you also get mental improvements.

6. Water: Water makes up nearly 2/3rds of our body's weight. Did you know that 83% percent of your blood is made up of water? Muscles consist of 75% water, bones are 22% water, and the brain is 74% water. Knowing how big of a percentage of your body is made up of water can help you to understand how important it is to stay hydrated. The human body cannot function without it. Without water we are depriving our bodies with the most essential nutrient.

If you can include all of these foods into your daily eating plan, your body will feel full of extra energy and you can prolong your life. With all the food choices we have, there aren't many that can keep you healthy and fit, but these six foods are a great place to start. - 17273

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