The typical process is: You enter a command to ping a destination. DNS is used to determine the IP address (if needed). The routing table is consulted to find the next hop towards that destination. ARP is used to find the hardware address of the next hop.
It is claimed that certain foods and drinks can boost your metabolism, including green tea, black coffee, spices and energy drinks. The evidence behind these claims is flimsy, the effect on your metabolism is marginal at best and each person will respond differently to each product.
If you do not have a sufficient amount of iodine in your diet, adding foods such as cranberries, strawberries, or potatoes that are heavy in iodine can prevent your metabolism from slowing. Another way to change your metabolism is to drink coffee or smoke. Caffeine and nicotine can increase your metabolic rate.