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Men and women metabolize fructose differently
Men and women seem to differ in how they metabolize high levels of fructose, a simple sugar used to sweeten drinks and foods. Short-term high fructose intake among men caused increased blood triglycerides (fats) and decreased insulin resistance, factors linked with an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In the men, fructose supplementation caused significant increases in 11 of the 12 factors, like 5% increase in fasting glucose and 71% increase in triglyceride levels. Women showed 4% increase in glucose and 16% increase in triglycerides after the high fructose diet.
by reuters.com :: 2008-06-28

You can boost your metabolism
Depending on your body type and needs, you will use a minimum of 1200-2000 calories a day to perform normal basic functions. If your calorie intake is too low, your metabolic rate slows down, which pushes the body to conserve calories rather than burn them. --- Drink water: By drinking 8 glasses of water each day, you will have better digestion and help body function efficiently. --- Eating a balanced breakfast within an hour of waking is a great way to jump start metabolism.
by theprovince :: 2007-11-14

5 natural ways to naturally rev up metabolism
(1) Stop eating 2-3 hours before bedtime. Giving your body a "mini fast and cleanse" allows digestive juices to burn excess waste material, thereby promoting weight loss and digestion. (4) Drink green tea daily. Green tea increases metabolic rate and speeds up fat oxidation. Compounds in green tea accelerate the rate at which calories are burned. (5) Supplement with 200 mcg of chromium daily. Research has shown that chromium can suppress appetite, help insulin function, balance blood sugar levels and control cravings.
by hm :: 2007-10-27

Burn more calories: Kick start weight loss with metabolism boosting tips
(1) Sip green tea 3 times a day. A study found that green tea contains catechin polyphenols, plant chemicals that may boost metabolism. (3) Fidget: People who drum their fingers burn at least 500 calories a day - that adds up to losing a pound a week. (5) Don't starve yourself: Cutting too many calories can backfire. (12) Walk with intensity: Swing your arms when you walk, you'll burn 5-10% more calories. Wear a weighted vest. Walk on grass, sand, or a gravel trail. Use walking poles.
by rd :: 2007-09-27

The Right - and Wrong - Ways to Boost Metabolism
There are 7 common "facts" about boosting metabolism and losing weight. Some are true, some not. Metabolism is the engine that runs fat-burning machine: It's the rate at which you burn calories every day. Children have a much faster metabolism while they grow, but metabolic rate declines with age. There has recently become a large industry in boosting your metabolism. All sorts of powders, pills, drinks and secret techniques have been promoted to raise your metabolic rate and help you burn fat. The trouble is, very few of these metabolism boosters work. The good news is that you can increase metabolism through exercise and fat-burning nutrition.
by americanchronicle :: 2007-08-15

Managing Metabolism
If you exercise, cut back on calories and still can't lose weight, metabolism may be the problem. How well your metabolism works is determined by many factors, like as activity level, muscle to fat ratio, gender and age. Most experts agree, as we age metabolism slows. It could be what's behind 5-10 extra pounds. But the reality, dietitians say, is not what people want to hear. "Metabolism only slows down about 1-2% per decade." Maybe not as dramatic as many imagine, but it can make a difference - fortunately there are strategies to help keep your metabolism revved up.
by abclocal :: 2007-05-28

Ultra-Metabolism diet: Reprogramming your body to burn more
In a nutshell, eat the right foods and you'll reprogram your body to burn calories more efficiently and knock out "bad food" cravings for good tells "UltraMetabolism; The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss" by Doctor Mark Hyman. UltraMetabolism is an 8-week weight loss plan divided into 3 phases: Phase 1 focuses on detoxifying the system, "getting rid of garbage foods" and eating unprocessed foods in order to clean up your diet. Phase 2 is about rebalancing and maintaining a "lifelong, healthy metabolism" and tells you how to reintroduce certain foods into your diet.
by newsday :: 2007-05-21

Soy may help boost metabolism
Study suggests that soy consumption may reduce weight by increasing metabolism. "We wanted to compare the effects of soy protein hydrolysates and soy peptides with those of leptin, because we hypothesized that soy might behave in the body in a similar way. Leptin is a hormone produced that interacts with receptors in the brain and signals us that we're full so we stop eating," Elvira de Mejia said. "We found that soy did have an effect on these mechanisms and hormones that are induced in the body to help us degrade lipids and reduce body weight, but it did so by boosting metabolism and not by reducing food intake."
by upi :: 2007-05-04

Raise metabolism - Increase the number of calories you burn daily
Everyone burns calories just by sitting still - that's called your resting metabolic rate (RMR). Gender is the only factor that determines your resting burn rate. The typical RMR for women is 1,200-1,500 calories per day. For men, 1,600-1,900 calories per day. Once you begin burning more calories than that, you are raising' your metabolism. It's easy to raise metabolism - just move your legs. The legs have the largest muscles in the body. Jogging one mile burns 100 calories. Body needs 1,200 calories per day to function, so your health will suffer if you ever consume less.
by gosanangelo :: 2007-04-25

Boosting your metabolism
The timing and availability of food can affect the rate of calorie burning. When the body undergoes periods of food deprivation, it slows the metabolism in order to conserve calories. Activities such as yoyo dieting or skipping meals can set up this type of response by the body. This makes it more difficult to lose weight. If the body is so determined to protect itself from starvation, then how do we maximize our metabolism? One of the best responses is to be physically active. Muscle burns calories, so more muscle means more calorie-burning. Eat 3 meals with healthy snacks between. The body is then comfortable with consistent fuel and does not slow down.
by seacoastonline :: 2007-04-23

The Secret to a Fast Metabolism
A "fast metabolism." Just the sound of that phrase makes you visualize a fat free body. Having a "fast" metabolism means that you're burning calories efficiently all the time. Your mission is clear: find ways to speed up your metabolism and get it revving as fast as possible. The practice of eating small, frequent meals - one every 3 waking hours - is by far the most effective way to speed up your metabolism. It's so effective, that when you see the results, you may wonder why you've ever had any difficulty losing body fat in the past. If you haven't been eating at least 3 times a day, you are causing serious damage to your metabolism.
by runnersweb :: 2007-04-11

What's known about metabolism
Metabolism gets plenty of blame and credit for its role in weight control, and in most cases, neither is entirely earned. Here's what experts know about making the process work more efficiently: The claim: Metabolic rates are fixed for life by genetics. What's known: Genes are a factor, but age, muscle-to-fat ratio and activity also influence metabolism. The claim: Men have fast metabolism. What's known: Men usually have less body fat, more muscle and a higher basal metabolic rate than women. As a result, they burn more calories at rest and when they're active.
by azcentral :: 2007-03-06

Easy moves to rev the metabolism
To take off extra inches, you don't necessarily need to start power walking or adding more time to existing cardio workouts. These are great calorie-burning options, but there is something else you can do - a secret weapon. It's strength training. Adding just 3 pounds of muscle can increase resting metabolic rate by 7%. With a little more muscle, your body burns more calories every day. This can add up over time and might be just the thing to make a difference in your weight management. Managing your weight can become more difficult as you get older, because 2%-5% reduction in metabolic rate every decade - but we might still be eating the same amount.
by latimes :: 2007-02-27

Mastering Your Metabolism: Tricks To Burn Those Extra Calories
Some people are blessed with fast metabolisms, others are cursed by slow metabolisms - but for all age brings a metabolic slow down. Anyone can speed it up, if they learn how to master their metabolism. Studies have shown 3 light meals placed about 4 hours apart are the best boosters of metabolism - with some light snacks in between. Contrary to popular belief, the time you eat doesn't affect metabolism, and neither does eating late at night. Optimum metabolic meals follow the fuel formula: 30% protein, 30% good fats, 40% carbs. And whatever you do, don't starve yourself or diet too drastically.
by cbs4.com :: 2007-02-11

Knowing your metabolism can kick-start weight-loss plan
If knowledge is power, Paula Franetti can empower you to shed those extra pounds you've put on in the last few years, and to keep them off for the rest of your life. She uses two new diagnostic tools to determine how many calories you burn in the course of a normal day, and how you burn them. Then she and dietitian Terri Spirk design diet and activity plans to fit your metabolic rate and your likes and dislikes. The first device ( called the Reevue, for resting energy expenditure view) can determine your resting metabolic rate by measuring how much oxygen you consume.
by post-gazette :: 2007-01-21

Fire Up Your Metabolism
Boosting your metabolism to help you lose weight is as simple as eating right, exercising and strength training. Even though increasing your metabolism can be as easy as exercising, Dr. Tiffany Gulinson has trouble getting her patients to move their bodies. "The main thing is to exercise and use some weights, but I'm not seeing my patients exercising. They want to do something that is easier, and many want a pill. I'd like to have my patients take the stairs rather than an elevator... or do any activity. But many are not doing it."
by redorbit :: 2006-11-18

Can you really change your metabolism
Metabolism, the amount of energy body uses each day, can determine whether you will be successful in losing weight. So, is it possible to speed up your metabolism? Yes, although your metabolism is fairly stable, there are several things you can do to help rev it up. -- Space meals 3-4 hours apart. Eating erratically signals the body to burn slower and conserve fat. -- Colder weather increases metabolism in order to keep the body warm. By keeping indoor temperatures cooler and exercising outdoors, you can burn more calories.
by msnbc :: 2006-10-22

Metabolism High Gear - The Do's and Don'ts of Fat-Burning
If you're reading this, chances are good that you don't have a metabolism that lets you eat as much as you want without gaining an ounce. Does this mean you're doomed to a lifetime of munching on carrots, while watching your friends enjoy their pasta and chocolate cheesecake? Not at all. There are things you can do to turn your body into an efficient fat-burning machine, and they don't include depriving yourself of foods you love or resorting to unhealthy gimmicks. All you have to do is avoid a few common mistakes, and include some simple ways to boost your daily calorie burn.
by sparkpeople :: 2006-10-12

Metabolism excuse -- Exercise away your sluggish metabolism
Ah, the metabolism excuse. The one that ignores the fact that most overweight people eat too much and don't move enough. Right? Actually, Yavari says, a lot of his patients have indeed screwed up their metabolisms. Recently he tested a 27-year-old "who had the caloric burn rate of a 60-year-old." Yavari blames years of bad diets and yo-yo weight loss for making weight loss such a battle. "Some people may snicker a bit when an overweight person blames their metabolism. But the truth is ... they may be right." What's keeping many overweight from losing weight is a condition known as metabolic syndrome, a malfunction in the way the body breaks down food.
by stamfordadvocate :: 2006-09-15

Why is loosing weight so difficult - Body fights back
It can be hard to diet. "Any dieter will tell you when you loose weight if feels like something in your body is fighting against you," said Dr. David E. Cummings. First, have you ever noticed how hard it is to fight fat and lose weight? It's not in your head, but in your body. Research found that when women exercised and lost weight, they had an increase in a hormone called ghrelin - a stomach hormone that increases appetite and reduces metabolic rate. The best way to stop this gremlin called ghrelin is to eat. And that's the good news: No matter what you eat, it really seems to lower the ghrelin level.
by king5 :: 2006-08-10

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