Plus other sneaky ways to burn calories without breaking into a sweat, becauseu00a0as it turns out, exercise isn't the only way to maintain a high metabolism

Metabolism is the process through which the body breaks down food into energy, or stores it as fat. A faster metabolic rate is one that leads to burning more calories, and reducesu00a0 fat storage.

You already know that the more you exercise, the more calories you burn, and the faster your metabolic rate gets. Now, there's hope for those who prefer rolling in bed rather than sweating it out at the gym.

The body finds it difficult to effectively process food in sleep-deprived individuals. Sleeping helps rejuvenate cells, energise the body and increase metabolism How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story To figure what's ailing you, look at your nails› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT