Metabolism-The Basics

What is metabolism?  It is the rate at which you burn the calories you consume. 

• Any movement you make speeds up metabolism, including fidgeting. 
• Every increase in body temperature increases your metabolism by 14%.
• Eating protein seems to do the same thing.
• When you sleep, your metabolic rate decreases by 10%.
• When you fast for more than 12 hours your metabolic rate decreases by 40%.
• Some of your metabolism is genetic.
• Adequate sleep helps regulate your metabolism.
• You can control your metabolic rate by exercising, eating steadily throughout the day and staying hydrated.