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Love adding spices to your food? Well, adding “just a pinch” of some of the items on your spice rack can provide you with the opportunity to lower your level of triglycerides, the major form of fat stored by the body. On top of that, spices are antioxidants that boost the metabolism and can help reduce oxidative stress, thus reducing the risk of chronic disease. Try adding in these five ingredients to your favorite recipes to help look and feel your best!
1. Ginseng: Some forms of it can boost energy, with Panax ginseng in particular having the most weight-loss properties
2. Cayenne Pepper: It’s main ingredient, capsaicin, slightly speeds metabolism and may suppress your appetite
3. Cinnamon: Reduces blood sugar and LDL cholesterol while increasing insulin levels
4. Black Pepper: Improves digestion while also burning fat at a faster rate due to it’s main ingredient, piperine
5. Ginger: Raises the temperature of the body, removes toxins, suppresses appetite and aids in digestion
The days of sticking to salt and pepper as your idea of “getting crazy” with seasoning stop now. Spice it up! Live a little (maybe even longer!).
References:
http://www.naturalnews.com/033636_culinary_spices_triglycerides.html
