Breaking out in a sweat while eating a
spicy meal may be a good way to shake a few kilos. Add the following spices to
your meals, and reap the benefits - just don't go overboard if you suffer from
heartburn or have a peptic ulcer.
Red chili pepper: capsaicin, the compound
that gives red chili pepper its heat, has been reported to boost heat
generation by the body, which helps to burn more energy; black pepper: studies
suggest that this spice stimulates metabolism; ginger: the compounds that give
this spice its kick also boost heat production, experts say; and mixed spice:
this mixture of black pepper, red chili, turmeric, cumin, ginger and so on, can
also kick-start your metabolism.
