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Metabolism is the chemical reactions that take place in the body to convert the food that is consumed into fuel/energy required for everything a body needs to live healthily. Simply put, it is the rate at which the body burns calories.

As people grow older, their metabolism slows down but they can still remain active by keeping their metabolism active.  Metabolism can also slow down due to lack of activity, which means the body is not burning enough fuel. In cases of overweight people, eating the right foods and exercising is a great way of boosting their metabolism.

For people looking to boost their metabolism using herbal metabolism boosters and who would rather not take pills that may increase the blood pressure, there is a way.  Research shows that eating spicy food not only adds taste to the meals but also provides the much needed boost to the metabolism. This is a rather safe metabolism boosters when you compare it with some kind of pill or medication.

Consumption of spices can increase the total calories burned as well as help in metabolizing fat for energy.  Fat, of course, is the soft stuff that keeps adding to our midriffs and makes us look ugly.  For people who like eating fatty food, there are only two options, either burn it or wear it.  Wearing it can not only look bad, but can lead to several health problems.

Studies have shown that dietary pepper, that is sold in small bottles, can significantly boost diet-induced thermogenesis and increase the oxidation of fat for energy.

Similar effects can also be achieved with the use of mustard.  Even ginger is said to be good at improving metabolism. All these spices have proven to be beneficial in improving digestion.  For people who wish to try eating spicy stuff, they can take a little red pepper sauce and a little spicy mustard during each meal.

A word of caution here for those that are not used to spicy food – The hot Chinese mustard is too strong and better left alone initially.  If the meal does not include ginger, follow the meal with a cup of ginger tea. 

Here is a recipe for home-made ginger tea for one cup:

1-inch ginger (deskinned)

1¼ cups water                                                                                                                                                    

Sugar as per taste. 

Add ginger to water and bring to boil.  Let it boil for 2 or 3 minutes and then strain the decoction into a cup.  Add sugar.  You may add a little cream if you wish.  Basically, a 1-inch ginger piece can be added to any tea you drink and it will be very effective.

Ginger tea is not only delicious but also good for digestion and stomach aches too. So there we have it your safe and cheap homemade tea metabolic booster. Enjoy!

However, if eating late in the evening, do not add this much spice; raising your metabolism very late in the day will interfere with sleep.  Be prepared to shed a few tears but just do not overdo it.