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Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Packed with protein and vitamins and minerals, they keep you energized and in good health without adding calories, fat, and sugar to your diet.
But if you want to kick your metabolism into overdrive, there’s one ingredient you can sprinkle on your eggs that will make a world of difference.
This is the one thing you should add to your eggs to speed up your metabolism and burn calories.
Chili Powder
There are a few spices that are celebrated for their metabolism-boosting potential — and chili powder is way up there as one.
According to Spices, Inc. chili powder contains “capsaicin, which is a powerful stimulant that raises the body temperature and fat burning ability by up to 25% and has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and improve circulation.”
The reason this is important for your metabolism and weight loss is because, when your body temperature is raised, your body simultaneously has to produce more energy to maintain this temperature, which creates a situation where even more fat is burned.
Other spices that can produce the same thermogenic effect on your body include cayenne pepper and black pepper. And a dash of turmeric added to your eggs is another metabolism-boosting treat that also boasts anti-inflammatory properties.
So, how can you cook with one or more of these spices to ensure a better breakfast that’s ideal for weight loss?
Luckily, eggs are a versatile food and kind of a blank slate when it comes to the ingredients that you can add to it.
Try this Spicy Scrambled Eggs With Paprika and Chili Powder recipes, which requires the following ingredients:
Ghee or unsalted butter
Red onion
Garlic cloves
Frozen peas
Grape tomatoes
Eggs
Black pepper
Paprika
Chili powder
Ground mustard
Baby Spinach
Salt Romano or mozzarella cheese
Of course, you don’t have to follow an elaborate recipe to whip up eggs that get your metabolism roaring. Sprinkling a few dashes of chili powder, black pepper, and paprika while your eggs are cooking in a pan is a simple, fool-proof way to add heat and intense flavor without added calories.
