What to do if basal metabolism is low

The normal life activities of the human body are completed through basal metabolism. Without normal body metabolism, the body will not be able to provide the energy it needs. If the basal metabolic rate is low, the human body will become weak. Therefore, we should pay attention to our own nutritional supply and get enough sleep. Good sleep is the guarantee of strong vitality. Eating more high-protein foods on a regular basis can also indirectly replenish the body's energy.

The human body's basal metabolism is composed of respiration, organ function, bones, and muscles to maintain life.

Most of the basal metabolism is uncontrollable. The only thing that can be controlled is muscle.

When you diet + exercise, your body needs energy for your activities. Generally speaking, energy comes from sugar, muscle, and fat, and sugar is the best quality energy. But when you're dieting, your body's glycogen supply is insufficient, and your body will burn muscle and fat for energy.

When you diet, you burn muscle and lower your metabolism.

How to improve basal metabolism?

Eat more protein

Studies have shown that consuming adequate protein can increase the body's metabolic rate and make the body burn 150 to 200 kcal more calories per day. A balanced diet is achieved when 10% to 35% of the total daily calorie intake comes from protein (such as fish, chicken, low-fat cheese, yogurt, and beans).

Eat more bananas

Bananas are rich in potassium, which can enhance the body's metabolism. Make sure you get at least 1,200 mg of potassium: a banana contains 450 mg, a glass of milk contains 370 mg, and an orange contains 250 mg.

Do more exercise

When you always do the same kind of exercise, you burn fewer and fewer calories and produce less and less stimulation to your body. Only by constantly adopting cross-exercise can the muscles in different parts be constantly stimulated and the metabolism be increased at all times.

Exercise more in the week before your period

Before menstruation, girls will feel that their belly is protruding, their body is swollen, they like to eat sweets, and they don’t want to exercise. However, in the week before menstruation, the body's hormone levels are high, and exercise efficiency at this time is much higher than usual.

Do five more minutes of exercise

Don’t use not having time to exercise as an excuse. In fact, if you take 5 minutes from time to time during the day to do squats or climb a few flights of stairs, you can burn an extra 100-200 calories a day. It can also keep your metabolism high at all times.