1. Cinnamon
Can this spice truly raise your metabolic rate? Yes it can! A 2003 study published in Diabetes Care showed that as little as one teaspoon of cinnamon daily can boost the body’s weight-loss ability by reducing blood sugar and promoting healthier processing of carbohydrates in the body. It also lowers LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) by seven to 27% and total cholesterol by 12 to 26%. Plus, cinnamon has been shown to prevent the metabolic issues in a syndrome commonly seen in pre-diabetics. Monitor your intake of this spice however. Cinnamon contains a chemical called coumarin. This chemical can lead to liver damage if consumed in very large amounts.
2. Mustard Seed
Scientists at England’s Oxford Polytechnic Institute recently found that by eating 1 tsp of hot mustard can “boost metabolism 20 to 25% for several hours after eating, resulting in an additional burn of about 45 calories if a 700-calorie meal is consumed.”
3. Ginger
Ginger is an immune boosting spice and also a diuretic. It is good for your metabolic rate. It improves gastric functions (it pushes food and waste through the digestive system)
4. Black Pepper
This spice helps with digestion and promotes the absorption of nutrients in tissues in your body. Plus, its main component known as piperine (which gives pepper its pungent taste) boosts fat metabolism by as much as 8% for several hours after eating it! Add black pepper to salads, soups, bean dishes, and on cooked veggies.
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