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Drink More Water To Increase Metabolism 0

Posted on February 22, 2009 by admin

Increased rate of metabolism helps burning extra calories, and you must know that your body needs water to process the calories burning. Lack of water can slower the metabolism rate, if you are even mildly dehydrated after doing some routine work, your metabolism may slow down.

According to studies, adults who drink about eight or more glasses of water a day burn more calories than those who drink less water. To stay hydrated, drink a glass of water or other unsweetened beverage before every meal and snack. In addition, try munching on fresh fruits and vegetables, which are full of fluid, rather than pretzels or chips.

Mushrooms To Boost Immune 3

Posted on February 22, 2009 by admin

Mushrooms are no doubt best food for your health. Existing naturally, there’re 100,000 varities of Mushroom, out of which 700 types are edible. Mushrooms are although favored throughout the world, but specifically in Asia, mushrooms are favored for their earthy flavor and their therapeutic properties.

Mushrooms are good not for taste only, but the nutritional value they have. They help amp up your immune response by boosting the production of white blood cells. The increased white blood cells benefitĀ  by increasing cellular metabolism and removing toxins. This also prevents damage from free radicals.

Some of the mushrooms that make best choice for you are shitake, maitake, and reishi-all of which contain polysaccharides, sterols, coumarin, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that increase your immune function.



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