Your metabolism plays a huge role in determining how much weight you will lose, and how fast. If you have a slow metabolism, your weight loss will take time, irrespective of diet and exercise, as you will burn fewer calories when you are at rest. If you have a high metabolic rate, you may eat and eat but not gain weight.
If you have a slow metabolism, don’t despair. Make certain changes in your diet and incorporate certain foods to see the difference.
* Flaxseeds:Flaxseeds is a superfood loaded with Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acid. It also adds fibre to your meal and makes you feel full for longer. Plus, it increases your metabolism rate and makes sure that you don’t pile on unnecessary calories.
* Berries:Eating berries can help you boost metabolism as well as regulate your blood sugar. They are also rich sources of antioxidants and fibre.
* Tofu: Along with other sources of protein, tofu can also remedy a slowdown of metabolism, and make it easier to lose weight. The best way to prevent weight gain is to eat 40% less carbohydrates after you hit 40, and instead eat proteins like dal, sprouts, eggs and tofu.
* Mushrooms: It is rich in Vitamin D. A deficiency of the vitamin can cause a slowdown of your metabolism. Get sufficient sunlight and then top it off with foods such as mushroom, fish and eggs.