Spices add flavour to your food. And guess what else they do? They help you burn those stubborn calories faster. Indian food is rich in spices such as turmeric, cloves, coriander, cumin and ginger, making it more nutritious than most cuisine. But these spices also have tremendous weight-loss benefits. Since most of these spices tend to be hot it nature, it is said to kick-start your metabolism. To all those who are complaining about weight loss foods being too bland or boring, give it a smattering of these delicious spices. Here are some spices that will help you lose weight, along with proper diet and exercise, of course.

Here Are a Few Spices That You Must Include in Your Diet If You Want to Lose Weight:

Ginger: This spice contains capsaicin (a compound that keeps shifting from fat oxidation to carbohydrate oxidation). Consumption of these spices help your body temperature increase and helps you lose weight loss improving metabolism. It also makes you feel full and that way you end up eating less. Mustard is also known to have similar effects.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon is probably the best spice to help lose weight. It doesn't only control blood sugar levels but also improves metabolism and blood circulation which means it is ideal for people suffering from Type 2 diabetes and heart problems seeking to lose weight.

Black pepper: Rich in piperine which is known to have a thermic effect of food as well as break down fat cells is a spice that you should definitely include in your diet. You can add it to your soup or salad, guilt-free.

Cumin seeds: Also known as jeera in India is known to hinder the absorption of bad cholesterol in the GI tract when added to food help the absorption of bad cholesterol in the GI tract. While improving the metabolism it tends to increase the body temperature and help lose weight.

Cloves: One of the best spices of them all, cloves are a rich source of various nutrients including different types of antioxidants. Like other spices, it boosts metabolism, helps fight obesity, improve the digestion process and control the cholesterol levels. A healthy digestion and controlled cholesterol levels contribute to weight loss.

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