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The history of higher education in Nepal began with Transnational Education. Tri-Chandra Campus, established with the aim of providing higher education, commenced its academic journey in 1918 under the affiliation of Patna University, India. Thus, foreign universities were already present in Nepal 41 years before the establishment of the country’s oldest university, Tribhuvan University. In this regard, Tri-Chandra was not only Nepal’s first college but also the first institution to offer foreign university degrees. Following its example, several other institutions such as Padma Kanya Campus, Patan Campus, Nepal Law Campus, Morang Campus, and Mahendra Ratna Campus operated under affiliation with Patna University.

To properly manage institutions affiliated with foreign universities, the government introduced the Directive for Operating Higher Education Under Foreign Institutional Affiliation, 2059. To make this directive more contextual and effective, task forces were formed in 2018 and 2020 to submit updated reports.

29,500 students currently enrolled

According to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, 88 colleges and educational institutions in Nepal are currently operating academic programs under the affiliation of foreign universities. Among them, 59 institutions offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs, others provide A-Level and equivalent courses. Data from the International Education Providers Association Nepal (IEPAN) reveals that 29,500 students are currently enrolled in these institutions, making them the third-largest after Tribhuvan University and Pokhara University. These institutions have increasingly focused on market-demanded subjects such as Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Management, Animation, and Hospitality making them popular among students.

University rankings

Nepal’s regulations state that partner universities should ideally be ranked within the top 1000 in globally recognized rankings such as Times Higher Education and Shanghai Jiao Tong. Nepal has two universities featured in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: Kathmandu University and Tribhuvan University, both ranked in the 1,500+ category. However, 33 of the foreign-affiliated universities in Nepal fall outside these global rankings. Clause 2 of the directive allows a loophole: if a university is not ranked but maintains quality, it can still be accepted based on submitted evidence. This has led to an influx of low-ranked or unranked universities without mandatory quality assessment, signaling a need for stronger regulatory action. Despite amendments to the directive, gaps still exist. Some institutions have been found to offer misleading information during admissions, provide degrees from different universities than advertised, operate without proper affiliation, and employ underqualified faculty. Such practices compromise consistency in teaching methods and educational quality.

Study in Nepal

Currently, around 12 percent of students at Kathmandu University are international. As the Nepalese government envisions making Nepal an educational hub, institutions offering foreign degrees within Nepal must not be overlooked. During the past 29 years, Nepal’s private sector has been instrumental in developing higher education through partnerships with international providers. While Transnational Education has had a positive impact on Nepal’s education sector, it has yet to mature sufficiently to address broader socio-economic disparities—differences in educational access between urban and rural areas, and persistent gender-based inequalities that still remain. Improving academic quality is essential for Nepal to become a preferred destination for international students. As countries like Australia, the UK, and Canada face economic challenges and ease student visa processes, Nepal has the opportunity to offer a more stable long-term study environment.

The urge to go abroad

According to recent statistics from the Foreign Study Permit Branch in Sanothimi, 464,777 students have obtained permission to study abroad over the past six years (since 2018/19). Nepal Rastra Bank reports that this outflow of students has led to a capital flight of Rs 382.11bn. The branch notes that the number of students applying for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) is rising, with around 600 applications submitted daily. On average, each student spends about Rs 1.3m for foreign studies. In just the first 11 months of 2023/24, students going abroad spent Rs 117.58bn.

While billions are leaving the country, aggressive marketing campaigns by colleges offering undergraduate programs are underway in Nepal, especially with the recent announcement of Class 12 examination results. Foreign-affiliated colleges are introducing new programs, increasing confusion among students. Some institutions have even been operating A-Level, International Baccalaureate (IB), CBSE, and similar programs without government authorization. The Ministry issued a notice cautioning parents against enrolling their children in such institutions and warned of legal actions—though no substantial action has been taken so far, leading to a decline in public trust.

Opportunities within Nepal

According to the 2024 report by the expert committee formed to study foreign-affiliated institutions, these colleges have played a role in curbing student outmigration. By offering foreign degrees within Nepal, an estimated Rs 60bn has been saved from leaving the country. More than 7,500 students have received full or partial scholarships, and over 7,000 individuals have been directly employed, with another 15,000 benefiting indirectly.

Education budget

Despite repeated commitments from political parties and successive governments, the education sector has received only 10.75 percent of the total national budget. Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel allocated Rs 211.17bn to the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology for the current fiscal year, which is a 0.2 percent decrease from the previous year’s budget of Rs 266bn. This indicates the need for qualitative improvement in education. If the government cannot significantly increase investment, it should provide more opportunities to the private sector while strictly enforcing standards and regulations.

Provisions in other countries

In India, foreign universities are allowed to establish local campuses. In May of 2025, the University Grants Commission of India granted permission to five foreign universities to open campuses in the country, in alignment with the new 2023 regulations and the National Education Policy 2020. These universities have already submitted letters of intent and aim to begin student admissions by Dec 2026. So far, nine foreign universities have registered with the Indian UGC, and three of them have already established campuses. This initiative aims to provide access to high-quality global education within India, save on foreign education expenses, and promote an international academic environment locally.

Similarly, Sri Lanka currently hosts 66 colleges affiliated with UK and Australian universities. In Bangladesh, several colleges operate in partnership with universities from the UK, Australia, and Malaysia. However, Pakistan and the Maldives have not actively promoted Transnational Education (TNE).

The author is teacher at The Westminster College

Land is more than a physical resource—it represents the foundation of culture, livelihoods and dignity in Nepal. However, centuries of discriminatory policies have systematically stripped communities like the Tharu, Limbu, and Chepang of their ancestral lands, consequently deepening poverty, exacerbating ethnic tensions, and causing extensive environmental harm.

The 2015 Constitution offers hope: Article 37 ensures every citizen’s ‘right to appropriate housing’ and protection from unlawful evictions, while Article 51(e) calls for scientific land reforms to eliminate ‘dual ownership’, curb ‘absentee land ownership’, and manage land for productivity, ecological balance, and farmers’ access to resources. Yet the crisis remains staggering—the Land Issue Resolving Commission reports roughly 89,144 landless Dalit families, 168,888 other landless families, and 875,164 unmanaged settler families, potentially affecting 1.5m families or 6m people. The High-Level Land Reform Commission (2065) estimates 5.5m landless people, with women owning merely 16 percent of land and Dalits controlling only one percent of agricultural land.

A controversial law

Despite these constitutional mandates, Nepal’s government has tabled a Bill to Amend Some Nepal Acts Related to Land, closely mirroring a previously withdrawn ordinance. Although claiming to address longstanding governance issues, it has generated intense controversy due to concerns that it may facilitate elite capture, enable exploitation by land brokers, benefit real estate businesses, and cause significant environmental damage—including deforestation in the Chure region and misuse of forests, public lands and national parks.

The High-Level Land Reform Commissions, established at various periods in Nepal’s history, have consistently warned against ‘cosmetic’ reforms that fail to tackle semi-feudal structures. Instead, they advocate comprehensive changes to prioritize marginalized groups and protect ecosystems. Through historical institutionalism and political ecology frameworks, this analysis explores the urgent need for equitable reforms aligned with constitutional mandates and Supreme Court rulings.

Historical roots of land injustice

Nepal’s land problems originated centuries ago with policies systematically favoring high-caste elites over indigenous groups, dismantling communal systems that sustained communities. Cox (1990) demonstrates how the 1768 Gorkha conquest centralized land control and disrupted the Limbu’s ‘Kipat’ system—a communal tenure where land was collectively owned and could not be sold, preserving cultural identity and economic stability.

Historical institutionalism reveals how these policies are permanently locked in inequalities. The 1886 ‘male tenure’ policy allowed cultivators, predominantly Brahmans, to claim ‘Kipat’ lands through ‘subinfeudation’—dividing and transferring rights—turning indigenous Limbus into tenants on their ancestral territory. The 1964 ‘Land Reform Act’, while aimed at redistribution, was undermined by loopholes allowing elites to retain control, fueling ethnic tensions. The 1968 ‘Kipat abolition’ completely stripped groups like the Limbu and Chepang of their foundations.

This pattern repeated throughout Nepal. The Chepang’s ‘Kipat’ lands, granted in 1848, became ‘Raikar’—state-owned, taxable land—by 1854, pushing communities into poverty. In Dang valley, the Tharu’s Barghar system, a sophisticated communal model for equitable land use, collapsed after 1950s malaria eradication allowed Hindu settlers to seize prime lands, displacing 3,000 Tharus by 1980. The Limbu’s ‘Satya Hangama’ movement, seeking ‘Kipat’ restoration, was crushed by 1946, reflecting ‘legal pluralism’—the clash between customary and state laws.

According to the HLLRC (2065) report, today’s reality starkly reflects these injustices: 47 percent of small farmers control merely 15 percent of land, while three percent of large farmers hold 17 percent, and 20 percent of fertile land lies unused due to speculative holding by bureaucrats and brokers. Semi-feudal practices persist—dual ownership, absenteeism, and bonded labor systems like Haliya, Kamaiya, Haruwa, Charuwa, Kamalari and Gothala encompass approximately one million agricultural laborers. Women, despite working 18 hours daily, hold only 16 percent of land ownership. Indigenous peoples, one-third of the population, face systematic encroachment. Around 1.02m families (5.5m people) remain landless, forcing migration to India and abroad.

Global lessons

Nepal’s challenges mirror global land inequities. Westwood (1984) shows how the US South’s failed “land redistribution’—General Sherman’s 1865 promise of ‘forty acres and a mule’ to freed slaves—was reversed by political forces restoring elite control. Gates (1976) demonstrates how the 1862 ‘Homestead Act’ favored speculators over genuine settlers while displacing Native Americans. In Muscovy, ‘absentee land management’ triggered ‘peasant revolts’ (Melton, 1978).

Spence (1985) defines ‘landlessness’ as systematic exclusion creating ‘dead capital’—land unusable for loans or investment due to insecure tenure. Political ecology frameworks highlight how power imbalances enable elite capture, echoing Nepal’s current Bill concerns. Smith (2018) notes ‘global land use’ tensions harm marginalized groups, while Hrabovszky (1987) warns ‘land use pressure’ risks deforestation.

A fundamental right

Land represents a fundamental human right central to dignity and survival. Enemark et al. (2014) connect ‘land administration’—managing ownership, value, and use—to Universal Declaration of Human Rights' Article 17 (property) and Article 25 (living standards). ‘Tenure security’ aligns with Article 37 of Nepal’s Constitution. The ‘Social Tenure Domain Model’ recognizes a ‘continuum of land rights’, protecting informal tenure, though facing elite capture risks.

Nepal’s crisis produces profound impacts. Economically, losing ‘Kipat’ and Barghar lands drives poverty and migration through ‘dead capital’. Culturally, these losses sever indigenous traditions. Politically, suppressed movements like ‘Satya Hangama’ mirror global exclusion patterns. Environmentally, ‘land use pressure’ creates risks like Chure deforestation. Socially, bonded labor and inequalities persist with women and Dalits systematically marginalized.

Beyond cosmetic changes

The proposed bill must adopt the HLLRC’s structural reforms rather than perpetuating elite capture. Genuine transformation requires ending ‘dual ownership’ and ‘absentee land ownership’, redistributing land to tillers, and prioritizing Dalits, women and indigenous groups. Land classification must scientifically separate agricultural and non-agricultural uses. Agricultural land should be classified by production zones—grain, fruit, vegetable, cash crops, medicinal herbs, grazing, tea, coffee, cardamong, sugarcane, jute and special zones. Non-agricultural land needs residential, industrial and environmental protection designations. Special measures for fragile ecological zones like Chure and Mahabharat are essential.

Clear policies on priority rights and compensation are critical. As the HLLRC states, “Competition essential for capitalist development must be among equals.” Reforms must promote cooperatives, overhaul corrupt administration, and implement collaborative governance with monitoring to prevent land grabs while ensuring constitutional compliance.

A vision for lasting justice

Nepal’s 1.5m landless families face a pivotal moment. The proposed Bill must move beyond ‘cosmetic’ reforms by implementing the HLLRC’s blueprint to dismantle semi-feudal systems, restore ‘customary tenure’ like Barghar and Kipat systems, and protect ecosystems like Chure and Mahabharat. By aligning with constitutional mandates and Supreme Court rulings, Nepal can ensure equitable land access, empower marginalized groups, and boost agricultural productivity through cooperatives and modern methods.

Learning from global failures and local traditions, Nepal can establish a new standard for land justice, ensuring no community remains landless or voiceless. The choice is clear: continue cosmetic fixes preserving centuries of injustice, or embrace transformative reforms that Nepal’s Constitution demands and marginalized communities deserve.

Kathmandu has long served as Nepal’s political, economic, and cultural epicenter, anchoring the nation’s governance and commerce. However, the capital faces mounting challenges due to rapid urbanization, severe congestion, environmental degradation, and significant natural disaster risks, particularly earthquakes. These pressures have fueled discussions about the feasibility of establishing a new or expanded National Capital Region (NCR) to alleviate the strain on Kathmandu and promote balanced national development. Among the potential candidates, Chitwan District, located in Bagmati Province, emerges as a compelling choice due to its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and growing economic vitality. 

Why Chitwan?

Chitwan district stands out as a prime candidate for hosting a National Capital Region due to its unique combination of geographic, economic, and infrastructural advantages. The district’s central position in Nepal positions it as a critical link between the country’s eastern and western regions, facilitating efficient logistics and connectivity. Major highways, including the East-West Highway and Prithvi Highway, traverse Chitwan, seamlessly connecting it to key cities across Nepal. This robust road network supports the movement of goods, services, and people, making Chitwan a natural hub for commerce and administration. Additionally, Bharatpur Airport, which currently operates flights to Kathmandu and Pokhara, holds significant potential for expansion. With targeted investments, the airport could accommodate regional and even international air traffic, further enhancing Chitwan’s accessibility and economic reach.

Economically, Chitwan is a powerhouse within Nepal. Bharatpur, the district’s largest city, ranks as the country’s fourth-largest urban center and is experiencing rapid growth in population and infrastructure. The city is home to a diverse array of industries, including agriculture, trade, and education, with prominent institutions such as agricultural research centers and medical colleges driving economic activity. By positioning Bharatpur as a commercial and administrative hub, Nepal could diversify its urban landscape, reducing the overwhelming dependence on Kathmandu. This shift would not only alleviate congestion in the capital but also stimulate economic growth in Chitwan, creating new opportunities for employment and investment.

Beyond its logistical and economic strengths, Chitwan offers a more resilient environment for urban development compared to Kathmandu. Unlike the capital, which sits in a seismically vulnerable valley, Chitwan rests on relatively stable land, reducing the risks posed by earthquakes. The district also provides ample space for planned urban expansion, allowing for the development of modern infrastructure tailored to the needs of a growing population. While certain areas of Chitwan face flood risks, these challenges can be addressed through careful urban planning and investment in flood mitigation measures. By leveraging its geographic and environmental advantages, Chitwan could serve as a sustainable foundation for a new national capital region.

Expanding the national capital region: Neighboring territories

To maximize the sustainability and impact of a National Capital Region centered in Chitwan, incorporating neighboring districts into the plan is essential. This expansion would foster greater economic and administrative coordination, creating a regional framework that balances growth across multiple areas. Nawalpur, also known as Nawalparasi East, lies to the west of the Narayani River and offers significant industrial potential. Its strategic location makes it a vital link between Chitwan and Lumbini Province, facilitating trade and logistics across southern Nepal. Nawalpur’s flat terrain and access to resources position it as an ideal location for developing major industrial zones and business hubs, which could complement Chitwan’s economic activities and drive regional prosperity.

Makwanpur district, located to the north of Chitwan, is another strong candidate for inclusion in the NCR. Hetauda, the capital of Bagmati Province, is a well-established industrial and trade center with a strategic position at the crossroads of Chitwan, Kathmandu, and eastern Nepal. Expanding Hetauda’s infrastructure could support industrial growth and urban development, creating a secondary hub within the NCR that complements Bharatpur’s administrative and commercial functions. Hetauda’s existing industrial base, coupled with its proximity to major highways, makes it a natural fit for the regional framework, enabling seamless coordination across the NCR.

Eastern Tanahun and western Bara also present compelling opportunities for inclusion. Tanahun, located to the northwest of Chitwan, is home to emerging urban centers that could contribute to the NCR’s growth. Its proximity to Chitwan ensures easy integration into the regional network, allowing for coordinated development of infrastructure and services. Bara, to the south, is a key industrial hub, particularly in the area of Simara, which hosts significant industrial activity and an airport. This airport could serve as a secondary transit hub for the NCR, supporting Bharatpur Airport and enhancing the region’s connectivity. By incorporating these districts, the NCR would create a robust network of urban and industrial centers, fostering economic synergy and balanced development across central Nepal.

Challenges and considerations

While the prospect of establishing a National Capital Region in Chitwan and its surrounding districts holds immense promise, several challenges must be addressed to ensure its success. Political and administrative resistance poses a significant hurdle, as relocating or expanding the capital region would require broad consensus among stakeholders. Local interests, regional power dynamics, and bureaucratic inertia could complicate the decision-making process, necessitating careful long-term planning and transparent communication to build support. Engaging local communities and addressing their concerns will be critical to overcoming resistance and ensuring the project’s viability.

Environmental sustainability is another key consideration. Chitwan is home to the renowned Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a critical ecological asset. Urban expansion in the region must be carefully managed to avoid disrupting the park’s delicate ecosystem and biodiversity. Sustainable urban planning practices, such as green infrastructure and eco-friendly construction, will be essential to preserving Chitwan’s natural resources while accommodating growth. Additionally, flood risks in certain areas of the district must be mitigated through advanced engineering solutions, such as improved drainage systems and river management strategies, to ensure the safety and resilience of new developments.

The development of a National Capital Region will also require substantial financial investment in infrastructure. Expanding highways, upgrading Bharatpur Airport, and developing utilities such as water, electricity, and telecommunications will demand significant resources and coordination between government agencies, private investors, and international partners. Securing funding for these projects while maintaining fiscal responsibility will be a complex but necessary task. Public-private partnerships and international development assistance could play a pivotal role in financing the NCR’s infrastructure, ensuring that the region is equipped to support its growing population and economic activity.

Designating Chitwan District as the core of a new National Capital Region, with the inclusion of neighboring districts such as Nawalpur, Makwanpur, Tanahun, and Bara, offers a transformative opportunity for Nepal. This strategic move would decentralize governance, reduce the strain on Kathmandu, and promote balanced economic development across the country. By leveraging Chitwan’s central location, robust infrastructure, and economic potential, Nepal could create a modern, resilient, and sustainable administrative hub. The inclusion of neighboring districts would enhance the NCR’s economic and logistical capabilities, fostering regional synergy and long-term growth.

However, realizing this vision will require overcoming significant challenges, including political resistance, environmental concerns, and the need for substantial infrastructure investment. Through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to sustainability, these obstacles can be addressed effectively. A well-executed National Capital Region centered in Chitwan could not only alleviate Kathmandu’s congestion but also establish a dynamic new center for governance, commerce, and innovation. This bold initiative has the potential to reshape Nepal’s urban landscape, driving economic progress and improving the quality of life for its citizens for generations to come.

Before we analyze the foods that boost metabolism, let’s first understand what metabolism signifies and how it functions in our bodies. Simply put, the chemical chain reaction in your body cells, which converts the food you eat into energy, is called metabolism. Also, metabolism is your body’s internal process, enabling you to expend energy and burn calories.

Your body requires this energy to perform every action in daily life, whether walking, sitting, playing, or even putting on your thinking cap. A score of proteins in your body regulate the chemical reactions of metabolism for the body to function and survive. It’s fascinating to know that your metabolism, tirelessly expending energy and burning calories, operates day and night, even while resting or sleeping. This continuous process is a reassuring testament to your body’s natural efficiency, providing comfort and confidence in your body’s capabilities.

Your body’s metabolism can be affected by various factors, including stress, lack of exercise, gender, age, genetics, prescribed drugs, sleep disorders, and hormonal imbalances, which can slow your metabolism. Still, you can enhance it by retaining a regular exercise regimen and eating foods that boost your metabolism. Workout, particularly strength training, can increase muscle mass, promoting metabolism. If you keep your body healthy, your metabolism works better. Regular physical activity, such as walking, running, cycling, or other cardio or resistance training, also plays a pivotal role in maintaining optimal metabolic health.

Understanding the crucial role of a balanced diet, regular exercise, plenty of sleep, and a well-hydrated body in promoting full-scale metabolism can empower you to make informed food choices and keep your energy levels up day and night. It's all about taking control of your health and instilling a sense of empowerment and control in your health voyage.

A myriad of foods loaded with nutrients help bolster metabolic health and the rate at which your body burns calories. The higher your metabolic rate, the more calories you burn, allowing you to shed unwanted excess weight. In turn, these foods may help you keep obesity at bay and reduce the risks of related health issues.

Apart from food, maintaining ideal metabolic health, drinking enough water, getting adequate sleep, and engaging in regular workouts (such as walking, running, cycling, or other cardio or resistance training) play a dominant role.

According to the experts, a miscellany of foods and nutrients helps maintain and elevate metabolic robustness. Let’s zero in on the five best foods that help bolster your metabolism. All you have to do is incorporate such foods into your balanced meal plan.

Protein-rich food

Understanding that protein serves as the building block of our body and retains a key position in stimulating metabolism can empower you to make confident dietary decisions. Protein-packed foods include:

• Fish, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, or other fatty fish. They are rich in protein and Omega-3 fatty acids. Protein intake burns more calories, day and night, even during sleep.
• Other protein-dense foods include chicken, lean meat like pork tenderloin, seafood, eggs, dairy products, nuts, and seeds. High protein also helps to enhance your muscle mass and aids in cutting down on body fat. Besides, these protein-rich foods contain Vitamin B, influencing energy levels, brain function, and cell metabolism.

Legumes and beans

Learning that legumes, such as kidney beans, peanuts, lima beans, green peas, and garbanzo beans, are protein-rich, nutrient-dense foods that can beef up your metabolic health can reassure you and boost your confidence in your food choices.

Another benefit of a high protein intake is that it helps curb your sweet tooth, keeping you fuller for extended periods and preventing unnecessary snacking or overeating.

Spinach

It’s an open secret that besides cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, or cabbage, fresh leafy greens pack a lot of nutrients to maintain an overall healthy life. Loaded with multiple minerals, Spinach also provides an abundant serving of iron.

Spinach is a source of nonheme, non-animal iron protein. Nonheme iron is found in plant-based foods and is not as easily absorbed by the body as heme iron derived from animal products. However, a regular diet of Spinach can still provide a significant amount of iron, which is essential for muscle function and metabolism.

Chili peppers/spices

You must understand that no single food can hike up your metabolic rate. Research suggests that the intake of chili peppers may foster your metabolism when paired with a healthy, balanced diet. An active phytonutrient called capsaicin in chili peppers, such as Aji Amarillo, Jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, cayenne pepper, and habanero, among others, hikes up the thermogenesis level in the body.

Thermogenesis is the process of heat production in the body, which pushes the internal body cells and tissues to generate heat that speeds up lipid metabolism and burns body fat more efficiently—the gateway to losing body weight. In simpler terms, eating chili peppers can make your body produce more heat, which in turn burns more calories and fat. This process is critical in understanding how certain foods can increase calorie burning and facilitate metabolism.

Research studies suggest that a dose of capsaicin as low as six to ten mg daily, equivalent to one jalapeno pepper, is enough to burn body fat substantially. However, the said dose might not work for those used to eating highly spicy food.

Green tea

Good news for green tea lovers! Our body is constantly burning calories. Scientific studies suggest that drinking green tea regularly may reduce the risk of several diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, due to its health-promoting compounds, such as catechins and EGCG, which work as potential metabolism boosters.

These compounds, found in high concentrations in green tea, are antioxidants that may reinforce metabolism and help burn fat. A regular intake of green tea (approximately three to five cups a day) may be a fat-burning tool to support your metabolism.

Furthermore, green tea contains caffeine. This natural chemical stimulant can increase alertness, enhance exercise performance, and also aid in revving up your metabolism.

Summary

Aside from the five recommended foods mentioned above, numerous other food items purportedly boost your metabolism, making the list quite extensive. This variety can make your journey to a healthier metabolism exciting and full of discoveries, sparking curiosity and engagement in your health voyage.

Some of these items include certain fruits, vegetables, and spices. However, I’d like to emphasize that, in addition to food, regular exercise, a balanced diet paired with metabolism-enhancing food, keeping yourself well-hydrated, and getting ample sleep are all crucial to retaining a healthy, functional metabolism.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the above text are solely research-based, not medical advice; the author solicits readers to exercise their discretion and cross-reference. Each individual’s dietary needs are unique, so it’s essential to consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

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