Metabolism what is it?
Your metabolism is your body’s engine. It is the process of breaking down foodstuffs and burning them for energy and for cell maintenance. It also involves the maintenance of balance within the body. When you exercise, the rate at which your metabolism functions will increase, just as a car engine revs higher when you push on the accelerator. This is rate is referred to as your metabolic rate. When you eat food, your metabolism increases as your engine is required to work to digest food. There is an energy cost in digesting food. Continue reading…
