Secrets to a fast metabolism

Studies show that when fat clogs your liver, it can slow your metabolism, triggering tiredness and weight gain. But research suggests that combating fatty buildup does more than just boost fat-burning and energy: In a British study, people with leaner livers were significantly less likely to develop dementia than those with fatty liver disease. Here's how to clear health-hampering liver fat

- -Melissa Gotthardt

Eat more leafy green vegetables

We all love starchy carbs like bread, pasta and potatoes, but swapping just one serving a day for kale, endive, broccoli rabe or mustard greens can substantially lower liver fat. So say researchers in the journal Nutrients, who found that people who made the switch improved their scores on the Fatty Liver Index (a marker of fat in the liver) within 3 months. Compounds such as polyphenols and isothiocyanates in the veggies tame inflammation that encourages fat deposition in the liver.

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