MASTER YOUR METABOLISM

SUNNY UPSIDE

Vitamin D will supplement bone health in winter and osteocalcin, produced inside your bones, helps to metabolise sugar and fat. University of Montreal

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Drinking 500ml of water when you wake up increases your metabolic rate by almost a third for an hour. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

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Consuming 1g of chilli powder with food helps to raise your metabolic rate and suppresses your appetite, keeping snacking at bay. PloS One

Rev up your fat-burning efforts with these science-backed tips that’ll help you keep calories under control