3 ways you might be slowing your metabolism -- and how to jumpstart it again
Even if you think you're living your healthiest life—starting your day with a smoothie, religiously making time in your busy schedule to work out—you could be slowing down your metabolism without realizing it. And here's the kicker: You might not be able to tell, since weight gain isn't the only sign.
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In fact, metabolism problems are linked to diabetes, heart disease, and chronic inflammation, "which can set the stage for many kinds of cancer, autoimmune disorders, and possibly neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's," says Always Hungry? author David Ludwig, MD, PhD. Um, yikes.
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But don't freak out. It turns out, metabolism is something you can control to a great extent, with specific diet and lifestyle habits—or more specifically, by not doing certain things.
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Keep reading for three ways you might be harming your metabolism—and what you can do about it:
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