Shake Off the Sugar Newsletter
Spring 2007

For a healthier you, raise your metabolism. Now that the weather is warming, you have more opportunities to get out and get going. Engage in exercise that you enjoy, if only because doing so will help you to stay with it. It takes 21 days to form a habit, so commit yourself to exercising for the next 21 days. Start where you are, but set your goal to exercise 30 minutes daily. Walking briskly is a great exercise that just about everyone can do. Those who walk 3 hours weekly have been shown to have reduced heart disease, cancer and diabetes, not to mention the benefits of weight control and improved energy. Adding some type of weight training to your regime is effective for increasing your metabolism for hours. Another important strategy for increasing your metabolism is to eat small amounts of food throughout the day. Do not skip meals and do eat small, low glycemic snacks in between. As always, be sure to consult your doctor if you have any health concerns before making lifestyle changes.

Foods that can slightly increase metabolism include cinnamon, hot peppers and spices (like cayenne), ginger, green tea, foods high in flavanoids like blueberries, and healthy omega fats (like those found in salmon and other fatty fish). Here are a few recipes from the web that incorporate metabolism boosting ingredients.

Low Carb & Low Glycemic Recipes from the Web
Japanese Pan Fried Salmon – This lovely recipe is easy to prepare and is delicious.

Spicy Beef Satay - Be sure to use your favorite brown sugar substitute for the brown sugar!

Spicy Louisianna Meatloaf - Make your own bread crumbs from whole grain bread for this recipe by chopping a slice or two in the blender or food processsor.

Sugar Free Applesauce Cookies - To keep this cookie recipe low glycemic, increase the nuts to 1 cup and decrease the raisins to 1/2 cup. Naturally, you should use whole grain flour.

Nutrition News
Metabolism Information
MetabolismAdvice.com

Does Metabolism Matter in Weight Loss?
Intellihealth.com

Blessings & Health,
Lynn Stephens

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