How to Speed up Metabolism

In the old days, your “appetite control system” was in better shape.

Today we have all sorts of additives and genetically modified “anti-nutrients” that interfere with our body’s hunger signals.

By your “appetite control system,” I mean a complex set of chemical interactions between your brain, nervous system, metabolic hormones, special cells and your immune system. These days, too many additives in your food get in the way of these delicate signals.

So what are some of these anti-nutrients that throw our appetite control system out of whack and make us hungry all the time?

Trans fat. It is bad for so many reasons. Trans fat gets into your cells and your brain. And, it blocks the receptor that controls your metabolism. Bottom line, eating trans fat will cause diabetes, weight gain, inflammation and even cancer.
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This is an extremely bad sugar. It produces high levels of insulin. And, it blocks an important hormone, leptin, that is responsible for appetite control.
Unfortunately, thousands of different products in the grocery store contain HFCS and trans fat.

Did you know that if a product has .5 mg or less of trans fat per serving the manufacturer can put “zero trans fat” on the label? For example, even though the Oreo cookie package says “zero trans fat” you are still getting trans fat. So, if you have 6 Oreo cookies you could be getting up to 1.5 grams of trans fat.

Did you also know that HFCS can be found in bottled salad dressings, ice cream, yogurt, prepared tomato sauce, ketchup, sports drinks…even breads and cereals? Frightening huh?

Here’s a few things you can do to make sure these anti-nutrients don’t interfere with your appetite control system.

Read labels on everything.
Go to your refrigerator and cabinets and look for products that contain HFCS and trans fat and throw them in the trash.
Avoid bottled, canned, and frozen prepared meals…they are some of the biggest culprits.
Stay on the outer aisles of the supermarket where you will find whole foods—fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats (organic, grass-fed and free range if possible).
One of the benefits of a balanced appetite control system is a “geared up” metabolism.

Gear up YOUR metabolism and lose weight today!