When you eat spicy foods, it leads to a process called thermagenesis – in other words, heat generation. This process burns more kilojoules, which can help you lose weight or keep those extra pounds away.

Researchers from Maastricht University in Holland and Laval University in Quebec reviewed studies that looked at the effects of capsaicin, black pepper, ginger and mixed spices in terms of energy balance and thermogenesis.

When you eat spicy foods, it leads to a process called thermagenesis – in other words, heat generation. This process burns more kilojoules, which can help you lose weight or keep those extra pounds away.

Researchers from Maastricht University in Holland and Laval University in Quebec reviewed studies that looked at the effects of capsaicin, black pepper, ginger and mixed spices in terms of energy balance and thermogenesis.

BMI (Body Mass Index) this was the ratio of weight–to-height –this was considered the best way to judge your health risk, accessing your risk in general to things like heart disease and diabetes. Getting your BMI within a certain range was seen as a must.

However, today things have changed – it is no longer weight but waist-to-height-ratio that is measured. Recent studies have shown this to be a better indicator than the BMI for accessing your health risks to certain diseases and mortality.

1) Chromium helps balance blood sugar levels by supporting the pancreas and helps with sugar and carbohydrate cravings.

2) B Vitamins help to provide the body with the means to produce more natural energy, feeds the nervous system, and encourages cleansing.

3) Vitamin C helps the body to convert fat into energy.

4) CLA – conjugated linoliec acid encourages the breakdown of body fat.

1)      Research shows people who eat a healthy breakfast eat less during the day and have better weight control.

2)      You need to be eating about 9 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. The five a day rule that is recommended in general, is the very minimum.

3)      If you have no intentions of giving up desserts then always share your dessert with someone – that way you will eat a lot less.

4)    If you are a fast eater you will end up eating more in general – slow it down by using chop sticks.