Some Advice for those over 40

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I was watching Dr. Oz a week ago and got these great tips to boost your metabolism. 1. Drink Oolong Tea 2. Black Pepper to add spice instead of salt 3. Ice Water 4. Beans (2c.) I do not know if that is a day or a week. You do want to eat at least 25g. of fiber a day though. This may help some and may not. I am not over 40 yet, but I do want to try to boost my metabolism.

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  • christinaincamo
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    Thanks for the tips, I'm going to try some of them!
  • Memah
    Memah Posts: 129
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    Ice water? I wonder why that's any different from un-iced water. Oh well. I'm going to try it anyhow. Beans...I have a hard time getting beans in. I just don't like them very much. I do get kidney beans in chili.

    Thanks for the tips. (And yes, I'm over 40!)
  • Kkmama
    Kkmama Posts: 544 Member
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    Thanks for the advise! I have a hard enough time getting my water in... and I am having a brain freeze at the thought of drinking ice water! :tongue:

    I was hoping there was a "secret" or some other great news that would get me a boost!

    I guess I'll make some home-made hummus today to get the beans in!
  • StephaniePhotoLady
    StephaniePhotoLady Posts: 13 Member
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    I've heard that your body burns more calories when you drink ice water. We have started eating more beans. Sometimes we sprinkle them over salad, along with kernel corn, etc.

    I have noticed that this site recommends only 14-15 g. of fiber. I am trying to up that. 25 would be great, but there would be some adjustments your body would make to this.
  • abbysns
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    They say ice water because it makes your body work more, to warm it up to body temp.