Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
This spice helps you burn more calories thanks to the fact that it contains capsaicin, the substance responsible for the burning sensation that it causes when you eat it. Pepper stimulates gastric secretions. Therefore, in small amounts, it favors digestion.
Ginger
Ginger
It has a proven fat burning effect, but it also helps you feel less hungry. You can add it to infusions, stir-fries or creams. You can also take 2 grams of ginger powder dissolved in a glass of hot water to burn more calories.
Curry
Curry
Although it does not have a fixed formulation, it usually includes coriander, pepper, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, mustard, chilli, tamarind … Spices that hinder the accumulation of fats. The curry goes well with rice, stews and stews.
Cumin
Cumin
Taking 3 grams of ground cumin a day can make you lose a kilo and a half and reduce your fat tissue by 14% after three months, according to a study by Shahid Sadoughi University (Iran). You can add it to sauces and legumes, for example.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
A study from the University of Maryland (USA) concluded that a teaspoon of cinnamon a day speeds up metabolism. And, in addition, it helps you reduce the sugar intake. In fact, a pinch of cinnamon triples the effectiveness of insulin to metabolize glucose, making it useful in type 2 diabetes.
Garlic
Garlic
An Israeli study proved that allicin, a component of garlic, helps with weight maintenance. Garlic appears to act on the adrenal glands, which may stimulate metabolism, causing more calories to be burned and less fat to accumulate.
Mustard
Mustard
Mustard are seeds that, mixed with vinegar, water and other spices, create a very tasty and spicy yellow sauce. These seeds accelerate the burning of fats thanks to their vasodilator effect.
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Although it seems typical of a miracle diet, science has confirmed it: spices, especially hot ones, help you lose weight. The mechanism is complex and at the same time very simple. Many spices, especially those that come from Capsicum, such as chili, chilli or cayenne, contain a substance called capsaicin that is capable of temporarily increasing the temperature of our body. Thanks to this, our body is forced to increase caloric expenditure, that is, it is put into "we are going to burn fat to generate heat" mode.
Take chilli to burn fat?
Exactly that. Capsaicin has been shown to reduce fat tissue in the body and even hinder the proliferation of fat cells. In fact, a study conducted by the University of Maastricht (The Netherlands) has shown that taking 2.56 mg per meal promotes fat oxidation and stimulates energy expenditure. But not only spices like chilli help burn fat; others, like cinnamon or cumin, also have this effect, as you can see in the image gallery.
How do you consume them?
If there is a rule to be applied to the consumption of hot spices, it is that of moderation. As much as you like your taste buds to travel to India or Mexico, you must apply the universal rule of "less is more." Spicy and very spicy food brings joy and color to food, but it can also cause problems wherever it passes due to its irritating power. Just as it excites and even irritates your mouth, it also has that effect on your entire digestive system, so if it gets out of hand, and very frequently, it can end up causing ulcers, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, etc.
How to take fat burning spices?
As you always do, minced or ground into food. But also adding them to salads or preparing a delicious infusion. Have you tried the black tea mix with pepper, turmeric and cardamom? It is really delicious. You can find it with the mixture already prepared to infuse.
Have you gone over the spicy and notice that your tongue burns?
Don't worry, even if your body is crying out for water, go for milk. Spices do not dissolve well in water and they do dissolve in fat. Milk will relieve the itch faster.
