Pep your meal with pepper for weight loss

Our country is a haven for a variety of spices, many of which impact health positively. Black pepper, which can make a sharp difference to any dish, taste wise, might also help you shed some kilos. Here’s how. Black pepper is loaded with vitamins A, C, and K, minerals, healthy fatty acids and also works as a natural metabolic booster. Adding a bit of pepper to your meal can cut calories, preventing the creation of new fat cells, along with suppressing fat accumulation. Here are few ways to use it:

Gulp or chew: Those who can keep up with the hot flavour can consume one to two peppercorns directly every morning. This will rev up your metabolism.

Black pepper tea :Adda dash of freshly ground black pepper in tea. The taste

might take a little getting used to, but the benefits of the cuppa are many. Sprinkle over salad: Use black pepper as a seasoning and simply sprinkle it over your favourite salad. This not only adds an extra flavour to your plate but also aids weight loss. Add it to your beverage:

A pinch of black pepper powder over buttermilk or even a masala lemonade goes a long way in not only shedding weight, but also for a healthy gut and immunity.

Black pepper oil :Adda drop of pure black pepper oil in a glass of plain water and consume it before breakfast or else using it as a salad dressing is another option.

PHOTO: ISTOCK Black pepper tea can help aid weight loss.