marvelous metabolism

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):

1. keep hydrated with water
2. destress yourself (cortisol is evil!)
3. get consistent good nights of sleep
4. exercise, including weight-bearing
5. 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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