Aging it is inevitable, and as you age, signs of aging appear on your body. This includes your metabolism, which can slow down. Just like everything else we do, we try to find ways to slow down the aging process, and metabolism is no different. This may include exercise or changing what to eat Y to drink.
“Metabolism is a complex set of physiological processes that dictate things like body temperature, cell growth and repair, hormone management, and food digestion,” he explains. molly femaleMS, DR, LD. “We are often interested in manipulating metabolism related to the rate at which food is burned as it supports weight management efforts.”
She goes on to say that, unfortunately, certain beverages do not directly increase or decrease metabolism. amy goodsonMS, RD, CSSD, LDauthor of The Sports Nutrition Playbookbelieve the same.
“No one, nothing (food or drink) speeds up your metabolism, end of story,” says Goodson. “That’s just not scientifically accurate. There are some things that can indirectly contribute to this, but not speed it up. There are actually more beverages that can help you lose weight than speed up your metabolism.”
That said, there are some drinking habits that could help your metabolism and contribute to weight loss. For more information on how to slow down the aging process, see 4 Eating Habits That Slow Your Metabolism After 50, Dietitians Say.
Hembree suggests that drinking enough water is a great way to help boost metabolism after 50.
“11.5 cups a day for women and 15.5 cups a day for men are the total fluid recommendations. My advice is to make at least half of this 100% water,” she says.
If you want to add extra flavor, try drinking lemon water. This can help improve digestion and promote satiety, which aids in weight loss.
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“Of all the macronutrients, protein requires the most energy to break down and digest,” says Goodson. “As dietitians, we often say, ‘protein helps fill you up faster and keep you full longer,’ and that’s due to the fact that it has a slower digestion rate than carbohydrates or fats.”
Therefore, Goodman recommends drinking protein drinks. Examples include those made with cow Milk, greek yogurteither protein powderwhich could help keep your metabolism in high gear as well as curb your appetite.
“Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption has been shown to support a healthy metabolism,” says Hembree.
According to Hembree, excessive alcohol consumption would be more than 2 drinks a day for men and more than 1 drink a day for women.
If consumed in moderation, drinking alcohol is not as bad as it seems. However, excessive consumption of the drink could lead not only to weight gain of empty calories, but they also come with other health problems such as heart problems and high blood pressure.
“One of the most powerful beverages for weight loss is green tea,” says Goodson. “The catechins found in green tea are antioxidants that have been shown to potentially increase fat burning and raise metabolism.”
In addition, Goodson also says that the caffeine found in Green Tea can help improve exercise performance by providing an energy boost.
For the greatest benefit, he suggests trying to consume matcha—a type of green tea highly concentrated in catechins.
Kayla Garritano
Kayla Garritano is a staff writer for Eat This, Not That! She is a graduate of Hofstra University, where she majored in Journalism and double majored in Marketing and Creative Writing. read more
