Whenever people are on weight loss, they try to boost up their metabolism. When your metabolism works optimally, the food you eat is converted into energy instead of fat. However, metabolism is not only important for this, it is also responsible for building and repairing cellular components and tissues. Not only this, metabolism also helps in removing toxins from the body.

After knowing all these reasons, you must have understood how important it is for your body to have a better metabolism. However, sometimes metabolism becomes slow due to our mistakes. For example, if you consume some drinks, it hurts your metabolism. So, today in this article, RituPuri, Dietitian of ESIC Hospital, Central Government Hospital, is telling you about some such drinks, which can slow down your metabolism-

Sports drinks

If you frequently consume sports drinks, it can negatively affect your metabolism. However, sports drinks can prove beneficial for athletes. It gives them instant energy. But it is also true that it usually contains more sugar and calories. Therefore, if your physical activity is very low then consuming these sports drinks may cause metabolic issues. Not only this, your weight can also increase due to consuming extra calories.

Soda

Many people like to consume soda often. However, regular soda has a very high sugar content. This is why excessive consumption of soda can hurt metabolism. When you take soda, you may face problems ranging from weight gain to insulin resistance. Therefore, try to keep soda out of your diet.

Fruit juice

Most people consume fruit juice thinking that it is healthy for them. But if you consume packaged fruit juice then it is not at all good for your metabolism. There is no fibre content in these juices. On the other hand, they contain more sugar. Due to this, it is not considered good for metabolism at all. When you consume it, it can spike your blood sugar level suddenly. In such a situation, there can be a negative impact on the metabolic process.

High-Calorie Coffee Drinks

We all like to drink coffee during cold days. But if you consume high-calorie coffee drinks during tests, it can be harmful to your metabolism. Many times people consume everything from syrup to whipped cream and high-calorie milk. All these things make coffee calorie-rich. If you take this type of coffee regularly, it can cause weight gain and metabolic problems.

So now you also stay away from such drinks and save your metabolism from slowing down.

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