Everyone was born with a different biochemical makeup. You have trillions of little energy factories that are cellular organelles called mitochondria that help your body run. Mitochondria convert the oxygen you breathe and food you eat into energy your body can use. Think of mitochondria as cellular combustion engines. Having effective mitochondria means your body efficiently burns calories and you have a fast metabolism. Ineffective mitochondria don’t burn calories and slow down our metabolism. Likewise, starvation mode means your body clings to fat. After all, your body’s big priority involves keeping you alive, not fitting into a bathing suit when summer arrives. I’m sorry to say that your body has become extremely well-adapted to holding on to fat. That doesn’t mean you can’t take control. To optimize mitochondria, you want to eat the right kinds of foods and eat enough of those foods. You may be able to increase the number and function of your mitochondria with these five strategies: Even with genetics and other limitations, you’ve got a lot of power over your metabolism and your health. When you mind your mitochondria, you increase your metabolism to become fit and healthy. You are never stuck. A cutting-edge nutrition deep dive taught by 20+ top health & wellness experts
