Obesity and being overweight is a world epidemic, But equally maddening is the pursuit to lose weight which has victimized women and men alike. Ridicules diet plans promising miraculous weight loss are flooding the net and social media. Trust us when we say that weight loss books sells more than Pride and Prejudice! But besides that, your quest for weight loss can be absolutely confusing. Don’t eat this! Eat that! And vice versa, so who are you going to listen too. Fortunately out of the blue comes articles like these that provide you some remarkable ways to lose weight based on science. Don’t be alarmed, there are no scientific equations and formulas or nutritional charts to follow, instead, all these are brilliant body hacks that can actually help you lose weight. There is no promise of dramatic weight loss, but it can help you get there so read on.
1Eat spicy sauces
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It’s a dream come true for all of those who love spicy food as it comes with a promise of weight loss. A Canadian scientist has proved that spicy sauces and curry increase metabolism and reduces the craving to eat salty and sweet stuff. Capsaicin the ingredient found in chilies boosts the immune system and satiates appetite. Add peppers to your pasta, ravioli, risotto and scrambled eggs for that extra kick. Eat meats accompanied by a spicy sauce. However, for those who suffer from gastric issues and ulcers, spicy foods aren’t recommended and its best to consult your doctor.
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2Use a hairdryer
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This may sound super bizarre for many but your handy hairdryer can help you slim up! The logic is really simple the hair dryer produces heat, which makes you sweat and helps to eliminate the extra water and fluid in your body which could make you look bloated. You can further use a ginger compress, by heating and applying it to a particular part of your body.
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3 Choose plates carefully
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Yes, even the color of your dishes can make you lose weight. Research at Cornell University has proven that if the color of the dish and the food items are of contrasting colors, then you may eat less. They found that people tend to eat more when the color of the dish and the food are the same. From now on buy blue dishes as it is the most suitable color that is in contrast with food items such as fish, meat and vegetables. This reduces your appetite automatically, Unbelievable but true.
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4Eat cinnamon on a regular basis
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Cinnamon if consumed daily can reduce your appetite and decrease hunger dramatically. Medical research shows that it controls carbohydrate metabolism. People who ate pudding with ample cinnamon felt full for a much longer period of time as opposed to the ones who ate the pudding without cinnamon.
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5Make the lights brighter and turn off the music
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Now it’s bad news for all you who like to dine out in restaurants with dim lights and loud music. Sadly that makes you binge more. Restaurants create an atmosphere to improve a customer’s appetite. The dim light increases our appetite and loud music makes us gobble our food faster which is not good in any way. Try to cut out your dining outside and eat more at home where you can adjust the ambiance according to your own benefit. Lower the music and brighten the rooms to slim your way fast.
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