3 REASONS spice up your plate! TO…

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You’ll feel fuller Ever noticed how full you feel after eating something spicy? One study found that people who ate chilli during a meal consumed around 75 fewer calories than those who ate bland food.

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Boost your metabolism Eating hot and spicy foods may help you to burn more calories. Research shows that capsaicin (the chemical that makes chillis hot) can boost your metabolism by five per cent!

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It’s a salt substitute Finding it hard to ditch the salt? Spices such as paprika, ginger and cayenne add a flavoursome punch to your meals, which makes it easier to lay off the salt shaker.