Are Carbs Killing Your Metabolism? This Is What a Doctor Says The low-carb vs. …
Are Carbs Killing Your Metabolism? This Is What a Doctor Says The low-carb vs. high-carb debate for anything weight loss athletic performance overall better nutrition will probably never end but thats OK. Ultimately its about finding what works the best for your lifestyle body type and nutritional needs. Because we know that low-carb diets like the keto diet can affect our blood sugar levels we wanted to know how our macronutrient profile specifically carbohydrates can affect our metabolism. To find out more POPSUGAR spoke to Holly Lofton MD director of the medical weight management program at NYU. Related: Lose Weight and Boost Your Metabolism by Following This Doctors 3-Step Guide Our metabolism is a complex process that relates to how our body produces energy from fat sugar and protein and how it stores that energy. Usually when people talk about metabolism theyre referring to their metabolic rate how much energy/calories their body is able to burn in a period of time. The more energy your body is able to produce the quicker your metabolism will be. Foods with a smaller thermic effect how much energy it takes for your body to burn food require less energy to process which means your body doesnt have to work hard to burn it. In contrast foods with a larger thermic effect require more energy to burn and process which means your body will work harder and burn more energy. Related: If You Have a Slow Metabolism an Expert Says This Is the Best Workout For Fat Loss A higher carbohydrate macronutrient profile likely has a smaller thermic effect of food Dr. Lofton told POPSUGAR. Just because carbohydrates have a smaller thermic effect doesnt mean you should begin following the low-carb high-fat keto diet right away. Eating a moderate amount of carbs wont slow down your metabolism but it doesnt boost it much Dr. Lofton explained. How many carbohydrates you need to consume a day will vary for each person and is determined by variables such as your height weight physical activity and goals. Generally speaking Dr. Lofton recommends your macronutrient split consist of a greater amount of protein and a moderate amount of carbs and fats. If youre interested in more ways you can boost your metabolism Dr. Lofton said to focus on building more muscle (because muscle is metabolically active and requires more energy) and to be more active in general. Heres a four-week beginners weightlifting program you can start following to build muscle.
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