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Recent studies<\/a> show that most people in North America aren\u2019t as metabolically healthy as they should be. But what does this mean?<\/p>\n Metabolism is fundamental to everything the body does\u2014how we produce energy, build new tissue, break down and revitalize old tissue, eliminate waste, and grow cells. Metabolic health is the ability of our metabolism to do its job without disruptions that impede its essential role.<\/p>\n To be metabolically healthy, we need to have healthy levels of all five of those factors without medication.<\/p>\n In many ways, metabolic health is a forecast of our future, which is why it\u2019s an important part of Unicity\u2019s mission to Make Life Better. Better health means a better life, and metabolic health helps provide a strong foundation for a good life.<\/p>\n All factors for poor metabolic health are connected to our body\u2019s sensitivity to insulin<\/a>. While insulin may often be cast as the villain in our health, it is a hero as long as you work to ensure it works for your benefit<\/a>. Having normal, stable blood sugar levels helps ensure a healthier future.<\/p>\n While those who have healthy blood sugar levels often have healthier weights, metabolic health is not a weight problem<\/a>; it is a metabolism problem. Just because you are not overweight doesn\u2019t mean that your metabolism, and blood sugar, is where it should be.<\/p>\n Metabolic health has become a focus of Unicity\u2019s science and products because we\u2019ve recognized how important metabolic health is to the modern lifestyle.<\/p>\n According to a recent study<\/a>, just 1 in 8 Americans (12%) is metabolically healthy. As a whole, we eat more calories, more frequently. And thanks to office jobs and doing more work from home, we move less, too.<\/p>\n But our modern lifestyles haven\u2019t doomed our chances for a long, healthy life. We can help our metabolic health by making small, calculated changes. These adjustments can positively affect our physical health and help us to feel better and perform at higher levels.<\/p>\n Ready to get started? Follow the tips below to support your metabolic health.<\/p>\n Exercise regularly<\/strong>\u2014It is recommended that adults get 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week. Regular exercise helps to support normal, healthy insulin levels and supports your metabolic health.<\/p>\n Manage occasional stress<\/strong>\u2014Occasional stress can affect your metabolic health. If you experience occasional stress in your daily life, try countering it with exercise, meditation, or by laughing more. All of these activities have been shown to decrease occasional stress.<\/p>\n Stay hydrated<\/strong>\u2014Research shows that drinking water increases your metabolic rate by as much as 30%, helping to keep your metabolism active and healthy. Drinking more water usually means you\u2019re drinking less of the sugary drinks too, which is a big plus.<\/p>\nMetabolic health is determined by these factors:<\/h2>\n
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Insulin\u2019s role in metabolic health<\/h2>\n
Making metabolic health our focus<\/h2>\n
Make your metabolism work for you<\/h2>\n