My friend, let's start the year right and actually accomplish that New Year resolution to lose weight in 2015. I know to get rid of those love handles and flatten your tummy and are on the top of the list! I'm telling you the answer lies in the seasonings and spices you use to make your food tasty. There are some spices that work like magic to reduce the belly fat that makes us crazy. I'm sure you have all these spices in your kitchen so make sure you cook with them all the time to notice the results. They are delicious in salads and meats and all you need to do is increase the amount. Are you ready?
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The following spices are effective because they are antioxidants and remove belly fat. They also have other nutritional values that are very good for your health. Check out the slideshow and enjoy your new waist size.
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Lavender
If you know you're weight has to do with anxiety, then you should cook with lavender because this herb reduces anxiety. Fortunately, this spice is sold everywhere and it’s delicious on all meats, especially lamb and pork. The scent of lavender helps control the nervous system and lowers anxiety and cravings. You will not desire a bag of potato chips after your meal if you made it with lavender.
Peppercorns
Toss that refined ground black pepper right away and buy a pepper mill. Go to the supermarket and buy different varieties of peppercorns and put them on everything you eat. Whole peppercorns are rich in piperine, which dissolves fat cells that accumulate on your belly. Pepper is your new best friend, the more the merrier!
Mustard seeds
Mustard is part of the cruciferous vegetables and has properties that speed up the metabolism. Mustard seeds, ground and whole, are ideal for cooking. They are delicious with meats and help you lose belly fat thanks a compound called homobrassinolide. This ingredient disintegrates fat cells and reduce cravings.
Chili powder
It has to do with an ingredient called capsaicin. That ingredient is what makes chilies spicy and is proven to be excellent for weight loss. Chili powder accelerates the metabolism and burns fat instantly. You should eat a quarter of a teaspoon of the spice a day to flatten your tummy. Besides, it's delicious!
Parsley
We cook with parsley all the time, but rarely eat it raw. It should be eaten raw to remove fat and accelerate the metabolism, especially before and after meals. Parsley functions as oil for the liver and regulates its functions. A healthy liver aids metabolism, which is essential for weight loss.
Rosemary
Rosemary is ideal for weight loss and should and you should eat it daily. Its available fresh or ground, and is delicious! Rosemary is rich in carnosic acid, which is perfect for reducing glucose in the body because high glucose levels mean fat. For best results eat it before bed raw infused in olive oil or salad dressings.
Turmeric
This spice is great for your health and body. It is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and is excellent for digestion. I cook everything with this wonder spice because it reduces inflammation, allows the body to release more leptin, which is a hormone that helps burn fat during the metabolic process.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is ideal for weight loss because it fills the cells with glucose and reduces insulin. Insulin is produced and that’s the reason people with sugar problems are often overweight. To prevent this, replace sugar with cinnamon and sweeten everything with the spice. Add it to sauces, smoothies, yogurts and to disintegrate fat.
Ginger
Ginger is magic for the stomach and digestive system. Its oil for the intestines and keeps them running smoothly. The vast majority of people with digestive problems have weight issues because the machine doesn’t work well. It also makes the person feel satiated. Prepare your dressings with ginger; add it to sauces and meats.
Garlic
Garlic is a natural antibiotic. Home remedies based on garlic have been used for years to help digestion, reduce cholesterol and regulate blood high pressure. It's also ideal for weight loss because it literally disintegrates fat. We must consume it raw for greater effect and you can use it in raw pasta sauces, salads and even smoothies.
