11 Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism

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Minimize Your Carb Consumption

"Stay away from processed, sugary junk food, and even things like fruit juice," says Michael Mountain, author of Ultimate Fat Loss Solution. Stick to protein, which increases metabolism by 30 percent for up to 12 hours, whereas carbs and fat increase metabolism by 4 percent for less than one hour. And don't forget fiber--it binds with metabolized fat and removes it from the body.

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Minimize Your Carb Consumption

"Stay away from processed, sugary junk food, and even things like fruit juice," says Michael Mountain, author of Ultimate Fat Loss Solution. Stick to protein, which increases metabolism by 30 percent for up to 12 hours, whereas carbs and fat increase metabolism by 4 percent for less than one hour. And don't forget fiber--it binds with metabolized fat and removes it from the body.