A Romulan with blood on his face. Nanoprobes assimilating blood cells. Blood is the circulatory fluid that runs through most corporeal lifeforms in the universe. Its primary function is to carry nutrients and respiratory gases to cells and to remove waste products.
Muscle is more metabolically active than fat, and building muscle can help increase your metabolism (36, 37, 38, 39). This means you will burn more calories each day, even at rest (40). Lifting weights will also help you retain muscle and combat the drop in metabolism that can occur during weight loss (41, 42, 43, 44).
From This Episode: 1. Boost metabolism every three hours with a âPower 3â plate. One of the best ways to keep your metabolism working is to eat a small meal every three hours. The plate should have three small portions â one protein, one carbohydrate or fat, and unlimited vegetables.