How to Raise Your Rate of Metabolism

There are several ways to raise your rate of metabolism. One powerful method is through the use of thermogenic foods, in which you can raise your metabolism just by eating. The term "thermogenic foods" applies to foods that cause heat in your body, which makes it burn more calories to cool you down. Foods such as peppers, cinnamon, ginger and other spicy foods are considered thermogenic. Combining these with a daily exercise routine can be your key to weight loss. Exercises that work more than one muscle group, known as compound exercise, will be the most effective. Keep in mind that you should consult your physician before engaging in any diet or exercise routine. Below you will find a thermogenic food recipe from allrecipes.com and a simple way to do beginner squats, an exercise that will boost your metabolism by working the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and lower back to help keep the weight off. Squats can be done with a barbell, but it is recommended that beginners and people with lower back problems do not use extra weight.

Avocado Mango Salsa

• 1

  Peel and remove any seeds from the habanero pepper, avocado, mango and onion.

• 2

  Using the knife, dice the habanero pepper, avocado, mango and onion and set aside.

• 3

  With the same knife, chop the cilantro and set aside.

• 4

  Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice from the lime into the bowl.

• 5

  Combine habanero pepper, avocado, mango, onion and cilantro in bowl with the lime juice. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

• 6

  With the spoon, stir the ingredients briefly to incorporate them together.

Squats as a Compound Exercise

• 1

  Standing up, place feet at shoulder-width apart from each other.

• 2

  Tighten the abdominal and leg muscles, and hold this throughout the entire exercise.

• 3

  Bending at the knees, slowly lower yourself down in a sitting motion. Be sure that your knees do not extend over the toes.

• 4

  Bring yourself back up to a standing position.

• 5

  Repeat this motion for a total of 12 repetitions, three times. Leave about a minute of rest in between each set of repetitions.