Dr Manjusha Agarwal, Senior Consultant Internal Medicine at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, explains the importance of maintaining metabolic balance.
“A large number of people tend to struggle with a sluggish metabolism. It is important to understand that having a healthy metabolism is necessary to help the body convert food into energy. If your metabolism is efficient, then you will be able to carry out your work with ease, feel active and energetic, maintain an optimum weight and hormonal balance, and ease digestion,” she says.
Research also shows that diet strongly influences metabolic health. A study published by the Frontiers in Nutrition highlights that nutrient-dense foods rich in fibre, protein and antioxidants can support metabolic processes and energy balance.
Doctors say the solution is often simple: small, consistent food choices that support digestion and calorie burning.
Here are eight everyday foods that may naturally support metabolism.