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Red Pepper for Weight Loss
Red pepper is a very popular way to add that extra kick of flavour and colour to your favourite
dishes, but it is also a highly efficient way to encourage weight loss.
Red pepper (Capsicum and sometimes known as Cayenne) has enormous fat burning potential.
It is used more traditionally in herbal medicine as an aid for circulation and digestion. It naturally
supports the production of gastric juices- this is vital for a healthy and fully functioning
metabolism. Pepper also provides immunity against colds and flu because of its many vitamins
including Vitamin C and nutrients. It also contains a source of Vitamin A with its concentration of
carotenoids, antioxidants and flavonoids including beta-carotene. The Capsaicin in red pepper,
the component that gives the pepper its heat possesses great cardiovascular benefits, an ability
to reduce pain by helping to deplete nerve endings meaning less sensitivity and it effectively
opens and drains congested nasal passages, which is why when we have a cold people often
suggest a hot curry.
In regards to weight loss, it gives your metabolism a turbo charge by creating more heat within the
body. After you eat very spicy, hot foods, your body temperature rises in a process known as �diet
induced thermogenesis.� As your body heat increases so will your metabolism so more calories
are burned off.
Studies have proven what a significant effect red pepper can have on the metabolic rate. During an
experiment, 10gm of red pepper was then added to high fat and high carbohydrate meals and the
spice of the pepper boosts thermogenesis which helps to burn, or oxidise the fat contained in the
meal. Another study concluded that if 6 to 10 gm of red pepper was added to meals it will help to
suppress hunger; this was tested on a group of men and women which showed that it did indeed
suppress appetite.
The dosage in the studies were more than what most would consume but you do not necessarily
have to consume that much to achieve the same results. Additional studies showed that a small
3gm of red chilli sauce and mustard sauce added to food increased the metabolic rate by up to
25%.
Red pepper is quite frequently used as an ingredient in a wide variety of weight loss supplements
and works in harmony with other natural fat burners according to research. Red pepper has a very
long history as a spice, it is widely available and cost effective too plus with its wide array of health
benefits it is well worth being a bit brave and adding a bit of spice to your life and lose weight and
enjoy the benefits that Red pepper has to offer.
Red pepper is a very popular way to add that extra kick of flavour and colour to your favourite
dishes, but it is also a highly efficient way to encourage weight loss.
Red pepper (Capsicum and sometimes known as Cayenne) has enormous fat burning potential.
It is used more traditionally in herbal medicine as an aid for circulation and digestion. It naturally
supports the production of gastric juices- this is vital for a healthy and fully functioning
metabolism. Pepper also provides immunity against colds and flu because of its many vitamins
including Vitamin C and nutrients. It also contains a source of Vitamin A with its concentration of
carotenoids, antioxidants and flavonoids including beta-carotene. The Capsaicin in red pepper,
the component that gives the pepper its heat possesses great cardiovascular benefits, an ability
to reduce pain by helping to deplete nerve endings meaning less sensitivity and it effectively
opens and drains congested nasal passages, which is why when we have a cold people often
suggest a hot curry.
In regards to weight loss, it gives your metabolism a turbo charge by creating more heat within the
body. After you eat very spicy, hot foods, your body temperature rises in a process known as �diet
induced thermogenesis.� As your body heat increases so will your metabolism so more calories
are burned off.
Studies have proven what a significant effect red pepper can have on the metabolic rate. During an
experiment, 10gm of red pepper was then added to high fat and high carbohydrate meals and the
spice of the pepper boosts thermogenesis which helps to burn, or oxidise the fat contained in the
meal. Another study concluded that if 6 to 10 gm of red pepper was added to meals it will help to
suppress hunger; this was tested on a group of men and women which showed that it did indeed
suppress appetite.
The dosage in the studies were more than what most would consume but you do not necessarily
have to consume that much to achieve the same results. Additional studies showed that a small
3gm of red chilli sauce and mustard sauce added to food increased the metabolic rate by up to
25%.
Red pepper is quite frequently used as an ingredient in a wide variety of weight loss supplements
and works in harmony with other natural fat burners according to research. Red pepper has a very
long history as a spice, it is widely available and cost effective too plus with its wide array of health
benefits it is well worth being a bit brave and adding a bit of spice to your life and lose weight and
enjoy the benefits that Red pepper has to offer.
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A-Z Weight Loss Diets
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Best Foods for Anti-Aging
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Superfoods to Boost Immunity
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