The Best Winter Spices For Weight Loss

During the cold winter months, it is very easy to pack on the pounds but luckily if your diet doesn’t go completely off the rails there is something you can do about it. A lot of spices tend to be used all year round but believe it or not, some of your favourite winter flavours are actually very effective fat burners when added to your meals.

These spices are ones you will be extremely familiar with and are familiar tastes of winter when added to your favourite dishes. As long as you don’t overindulge during the festive period, these spices should give your body a much-needed fat burning boost to help you through to New Years.

CINNAMON

Cinnamon helps you lose visceral fat and it also boosts metabolism and supports weight loss. It has a compound referred to as mineral chromium, which keeps your appetite under control. It also packs vital nutrients and fibres. Cinnamon is very adaptable and is commonly used for all types of meals whether sweet or savoury. It is also great at helping control blood sugar levels.

NUTMEG

According to a study published in the Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, nutmeg may be able to boost mood and improve cognitive function. It can also help with inflammation and abdominal pain and can be very beneficial for achy joints, muscle pain, arthritis, sores and other ailments. Nutmeg is also believed to help eliminate fatigue and stress.

STAR ANISE

A popular ingredient in Asian cuisine, Star Anise is steadily growing in popularity in the West and is an excellent addition to your meals. It’s dark colour, star shape appearance and liquorice-like taste separates star anise from the rest of the herbs and spices. Along with its unique flavours, Star Anise has long been used as medicinal remedies for the common flu, bacterial infections, a mosquito repellent as well as improving digestion and sleep quality.