{"id":4009,"date":"2017-02-21T21:14:41","date_gmt":"2017-02-21T21:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=4009"},"modified":"2017-02-21T21:18:44","modified_gmt":"2017-02-21T21:18:44","slug":"natural-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-metabolism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/natural-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-metabolism\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Ways to Maintain a Healthy Metabolism"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"healthy<\/a>Metabolism is the process in which our bodies convert fuel from the food we eat into energy. The body will either use this fuel immediately or store it in the tissues of the liver or muscles as glycogen or other parts of the body as fat.<\/p>\n

The metabolic process involves combining the calories in food with oxygen to produce the energy needed to help the body function optimally. \u00a0The number of calories your body utilizes to carry out basic functions such as moving, growing and cell repair is known as your basal metabolic rate (BMR).<\/p>\n

It is essential that you maintain a healthy BMR. Fluctuations or abnormalities of the basal metabolic rate can result in weight gain, fatigue, endocrine and immune dysfunction.<\/p>\n

The first step in maintaining a healthy BMR is to find out what your numbers are.\u00a0 Basic metabolic rate is usually determined by using one of two formulas:<\/p>\n

Men: \u00a0BMR = 88.362 + (6.251 x weight in lbs) + (12.189 x height in inches) \u2013 (5.677 x age in years)<\/p>\n

Women: BMR = 447.593 + (4.203 x weight in lbs) + (7.869 x height in inches) \u2013 (4.330 x age in years)<\/p>\n

It is highly recommended that you obtain accurate numbers from a certified fitness professional, a registered dietitian or your physician.<\/p>\n

According to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Registered Dietitian, Lindsay Chetelat, \u201cYour next steps to maintaining a healthy BMR include applying long-term lifestyle changes.\u201d Some of these changes are:<\/p>\n