Kitchen Spices That Cut Body Fat

Are you are tired of shoving that tasteless salad down your palate to cut back on your body fat? Are you on the lookout for some mouthwatering options to help you curb those unwanted body gains? Well, then  you are in for some good news! Recent research suggests that certain kitchen spices help in burning excess calories. Sprinkle a pinch of the spices below to get that perfectly toned physique:

• Turmeric

Turmeric is a popular Indian spice that enhances the color of cooked food with a yellow tinge. It contains the phytochemical – curcumin which is an anti-inflammatory agent and curbs fat cell regrowth. Intake of turmeric stimulates the metabolism trigering hormone Leptin.  This fastens up the metabolism and breaking down of fats, thereby decreasing their storage in the body.

• Cinnamon

Sprinkling your spiced up meal or your tea with cinnamon enhances its aroma with a fragrant smell. This anti-oxidant seasoning is known to cut down glucose levels , control insulin surges and reduce tri glycerin quantities. Since excess sugar acumulation can lead to deposit of unwanted fat cells, Cinnamon helps in maintaning optimum energy balance within the body.

• Chilly Powder

It might be surprising to most of us; but a few doses of that fiery chilly powder in your curry will not only burn your palate, but will also burn away those unwanted belly fats. The main ingredient in this spice is capsaicin which heightens your metabolism activities, burns fat deposits around the stomach and enhances the body’s ability to burn food into energy (thermogenesis) .

• Ginger

Ginger is another component of every kitchen that’s well known as a weight losing spice. This aromatic ingredient also contains capsaicin that aids in speeding up metabolism and thus leads to cut down of extra calories. You can add ginger almost anywhere: to season veggies or meat along with onion and garlic, to spice up your morning tea or as a raw addition in salads.

• Mustard Seeds

Mustard seeds are derived from the mustard plant from the cruciferous family. Homobrassinolide – a compound present in this spice is known to stimulate muscle tissues to release lean muscle mass. Another hormone – melatonin aids in inducing the “biege fat cells”. These class of fat cells facilitate the burning of excess calories thus leading to weight loss. Mustard can be used anywhere either as whole seeds or in ground form.