Musarrat Bano of Natural Fitness Tips writes:
Thermogenesis refers to a process in which your body burns calories to utilize the foods you have just eaten, converting these calories to heat. So in theory, if you eat a thermogenic food, your core temperature will increase and also cause your metabolism to speed up. And as we already know, a faster metabolism translates into more calories being burned. When your body burns more fat, fat is flushed out of your body and you lose weight. Fat burning or thermogenic, spices and herbs help shake your metabolism into high gear. These thermogenic peppery spices are typically found in Hot Indian and Southeast Asian dishes. With these some fat burning spices and herbs, you can surely burn belly fat faster.
NATURAL THERMOGENIC SPICES TO BURN BELLY FAT
Turmeric
Turmeric (Haldi) has been known to help reduce inflammation, high levels of which may be a significant cause of obesity and difficulty losing weight. Turmeric also helps your liver heal while helping your body metabolize fats by decreasing the fat storage rate in liver cells. The active compound curcumin that makes turmeric yellow appears cuts off the blood supply to fat cells to make it hard for them to multiply. So this bright yellow spice you’re most likely to find in curries may help promote weight loss. The recommended doses are 1.5 to 3 grams of turmeric root, 1 to 3 grams of turmeric powder or 400 to 600 milligrams of curcumin extract three times a day.
Cinnamon
This natural thermogenic spice is extremely versatile for weight loss. The effects of cinnamon have been found to work better on abdominal fat than anywhere else in the body. Research showed that one-quarter to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can boost the body’s weight-loss ability by reducing blood sugar and promoting healthier processing of carbohydrates. Excess sugar in the blood can lead to fat storage cinnamon help to regulate insulin and blood sugar. But before you go on piling the spice by spoonful, note that cinnamon contains a chemical called coumarin, which can lead to liver damage if consumed in very large amounts. Half a teaspoon of powdered cinnamon a day is recommended to help regulate blood sugar level. Cinnamon is not only good with sweet foods; it is also excellent in savory dishes and can be added to Asian-inspired foods like curries, stir-fries, and stews.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper gives the body a natural thermogenic boost. This boost is part of a natural process which occurs when your body begins to burn up its stored fat. Since cayenne pepper is a fat-burning food, eating it will increase your body’s thermogenic reaction which stimulates your metabolism right up, a greater ability for your body to process food and an increased capability to burn stored fat. The main compound in Cayenne pepper known as capsaicin, which is also found in other hot peppers has been shown to increase the body’s ability in the form of heat to burn fat when eaten three times per day. Cayenne also shrinks fat cells and lowers blood fat levels. Flavor a dish with this spice and it will suppress your appetite for hours after you eat.
Ginger
Ginger (Adrak) a trusted fat fighter and a great digestive aid. This flavorful root spices up dishes while it kicks starts metabolic rates. Ginger increases core body temperature, which also helps burn calories. It improves gastric mobility and hinders the absorption of cholesterol. Whether you consume it in fresh, grounded or in grated form, ginger would surely be your fat-burning key.
Mustard
Mustard seed seems to have a thermogenic effect on the body, causing it to burn more calories as it digests food. Mustard seed is a great source of selenium, manganese, and omega-3 all of which help fight inflammation. Chronic inflammation was a culprit to weight gain. Inflammation stores extra fat, especially visceral fat. So if you reduce inflammation, you reduce fat. Just a teaspoon a day will help you burn an extra 75 calories an hour. It’s the perfect alternative to ketchup. Thermogenic mustard seeds are usually overlooked, but their fat burning properties are simply unbelievable.
Garlic
Garlic is an excellent weight loss herb. The awfully smelly garlic can burn the unwanted fat in your body. Garlic works like a thermogenic, boosting your metabolism and keeping your insulin levels low, to maximize fat burning. Apart from this, it also acts as a natural antibiotic, bacteria destroyer and blood sugar regulator. Adding garlic to your food in fresh or powdered form is also good for the heart as well as your weight loss battle.
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