Green Tea
This ancient liquid is full of healthy, fat-burning benefits. Green tea is powerful and a little goes a long way. In fact, studies show that people who take three doses of green tea extract per day experience a three and a half percent increase in calorie burning in a 24 hour period. That much fat burning is sure to produce results and increased weight loss over time. So, here's to green tea. Be sure to drink up the next time you have the chance.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a tasty addition to many pastries and carbohydrate rich foods. However, it's not just for spicing things up. Cinnamon is key in regulating insulin and blood glucose levels. Over time the positive benefits of insulin regulation can be measured, but the effects blood glucose control are immediate. This is great news, but a bit of caution. Don't use this as an excuse to load up on pastries sprinkled with cinnamon. Instead, find ways to incorporate cinnamon into your cooking routine and you'll be sure to see the benefits in no time.
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Hot Pepper
The hotter, the better. Thermogenesis is a process by which the body releases calories in the form of heat. Sprinkle your food with a little capsaicin (hot pepper) and your body will begin the process of thermogenesis. An added bonus? After consuming your meal and while your body is working overtime to release calories via heat, you can expect your calorie burning rate to reach 10 percent above your normal rate of calorie burning. That extra 10 percent is equivalent to about 125 calories extra burned per meal. Increase the heat and enjoy the benefits of hot pepper. Just be sure to keep a glass of milk around to cool down
