Befriend Protein and Good Carbs
There is a dizzying array of things that you can eat these days. Truly, a
trip to the grocery store can be an adventure. Everywhere you turn,
there’s yet another food promising you healthy this or weight loss that.
Added to this confusion is that there are some foods that are beneficial for
metabolic boosting, and some that aren’t; and the differences aren’t
always well-known. Fortunately, we’re going to tackle this problem right
now and describe the three basic food groups/types that are indeed good
for a speedy metabolism.
In terms of protein, studies have shown that having enough protein in your
system can actually increase the speed of your metabolism. This is
because protein is difficult to break down. Or rather, it requires more
energy to break down. It’s like feeding the body a knot; it needs a bit of
time to unravel it.
And, as you know, when your body spends time on something, it spends
energy (calories). And so the more time it can spend breaking down
protein, the more calories that it uses.
Different people will require different amounts of protein on a daily basis.
Those who exercise and build muscle will typically need more than the
average amount, too.
The USFDA Food Guide suggests around 50 grams of protein a day for a
reasonably active adult.