Eat These To Support Your Metabolic Health
What’s food to your body, really?
Food is information for your cells.That’s why everything you eat or drink can either support or undermine how well your body functions.
For example, foods made with added sugars and refined grains often lack the nutrients your body needs to thrive at the cellular level and may cause spikes in blood sugar. These spikes can be very damaging and they can contribute to oxidative stress and inflammation that can lead to insulin resistance and overall metabolic dysfunction.
Filling your diet with nutritious foods that keep your blood sugar steady can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress and in exchange provide a range of nutrients that can give your cells and metabolic processes the information they need to function optimally.
So what exactly should you eat?
Your best bet is to load up on fresh veggies, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Below are 5 suggestions to get you started, the last one is the best one!
1-Legumes & Beans:
Studies suggest that their high protein content requires your body to burn more calories to digest them, compared to lower-protein foods.
Legumes also contain dietary fiber, including resistant starch and soluble fiber, which your body can use as a prebiotic to feed the good bacteria living in your large intestine. In turn, these friendly bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids, which may help your body more effectively use stored fat as energy and maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Try tossing beans in salads, soup recipes or pasta dishes..
2- Broccoli:
A member of the cruciferous vegetable family, Broccoli is known for its high water and fiber content, which is a great combination to help you feel full.
Eating broccoli may support better blood sugar control. One human study showed significantly decreased insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who consumed broccoli sprouts daily for one month.
Broccoli is also a good source of fiber. Some research indicates that higher intake of dietary fiber is associated with lower blood sugar and improved diabetic control.
Eat broccoli steamed or roasted. Or, enjoy it raw with a low-fat veggie dip.
3- Ginger:
Ginger and related spices are thought to have particularly beneficial metabolism-boosting properties. Ginger can also decrease inflammation and stimulate your digestion.
Ginger adds a fragrant zest to both sweet and savory foods. The pleasantly spicy “kick” from the root of Zingiber officinale, the ginger plant, is what makes ginger ale, ginger tea, candies and many Asian dishes so appealing.
4- Berries:
Berries, such as blueberries and strawberries, are among the healthiest foods you can eat.They’re delicious, nutritious, and provide a number of impressive health benefits, including help improve your blood sugar and insulin levels.Test-tube and human studies suggest that they may protect your cells from high blood sugar levels, help increase insulin sensitivity, and reduce blood sugar and insulin response to high-carb meals
If you can’t find your favorite fresh berries, unsweetened frozen berries are a good substitute and are just as nutritious.
5- Water:
Research suggests the more hydrated you are, the better your body is at just about doing everything from thinking to making exercise easier.
Try starting the day off with a glass of water and a fresh squeeze of lemon, not only will you give a great kick start to your metabolic system but it's also a great cleanser for your liver.
Water movement through the gastrointestinal wall has great significance, not only for the delivery of ingested fluids but also for the digestion of other nutrients and as a defense from pathogens.
When you shift your diet to include more vibrant, nutritious, and varied plant foods, you support the health of your whole body, mind, and spirit, starting with the metabolism.
Your metabolic health sets the foundation for you to truly take flight; the healthier your metabolism is, the brighter and lighter you feel—and the better you can show up for yourself and those you love.
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