What is Metabolism?

Metabolism is defined in many ways. But for me the right definition is:

• Metabolism is the process your body uses to burn calories for energy.

Metabolism helps make the food you eat available for your body to use for energy or fuel. That is why it is so important to eat foods that your body gets the most nutrients from. Your body needs to receive the most vitamins and minerals it can to help it “run” better and to remain healthy.

Thinking of all the things we “ask” our body to do everyday – 40 more minutes of exercises, overtime hours at work and so many different things to do – it is imperative that we feed it with fresh foods that it can use to provide energy via the process of metabolism.

I’ve found it absolutely helpful to eat several small meals per day to fuel my body. I start out with a cup of warm water. Every Morning. After 30 min a sensible breakfast, a mid morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and sensible dinner – sensible meaning  proteins, carbohydrates and lots of water. Snacks are usually nuts, a piece of fruit or a small portion of protein. The day also includes a plenty of water in between meals.

As a qualified Nutritionist I know if  I’m hungry I eat. I just keep things around that are good energy sources for my body to use to fuel itself or metabolize. Fresh fruits, fresh cut vegetables, lean protein sources, nuts, beans and good fats are examples of foods that keep your body fueled in the best way.