A bodily process we need to survive…& the better it works, the better we feel & operate. A few key functions:
- converts the food we eat into energy for thinking, moving, growing
- a complicated collection of chemical reactions taking place in cells all throughout the body, all the time
- two-fold process – building up energy stores & breaking down energy stores to use as fuel
Many aspects of our bodies & lives effect metabolism: endocrine system, genes, health problems or disease, health state, calorie intake & source
What can we do to encourage a healthier metabolism? Read the article: 20 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism
Top 5 (in my opinion):
- keep hydrated with water
- destress yourself (cortisol is evil!)
- get consistent good nights of sleep
- exercise, including weight-bearing
- enjoy a real food balanced diet & eat when hungry
“Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.” ~ Winston Churchill
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