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When you’re trying to lose weight, the things you eat are very important – and we don’t just mean food. The spices and seasonings that go into your meals are almost as significant to your diet as the foods themselves. While you should always try to avoid adding extra sodium or fats to your food through seasonings, there are certain spices that should be used whenever possible because they can speed up weight loss.
We have one spice in mind that you can use during breakfast, lunch and dinner to help your diet along and boost your metabolism.
Ginger can help you lose weight when used wisely in a healthy diet. This spice has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, can aid in digestion and can suppress appetite. This means that it helps your body to burn calories while making you feel less hungry for extra snacks throughout the day. Plus, we know quite a few ways to incorporate ginger into all three meals of your day.
Though ginger might not seem like an obvious choice for breakfast, it actually has a lot of uses. Ginger tea is an excellent way to start your day, or you can have a ginger smoothie in lieu of a full breakfast meal. For breakfast on the go, we suggest you try making homemade gingerbread oatmeal bars.
You might not believe it, but ginger can play an excellent role in making your soups and salads healthier and more flavorful. Try this recipe for homemade ginger salad dressing next time you have your favorite salad for work, or this warming carrot-ginger soup with roasted vegetables.
Ginger can also help spice up your dinner menu with a healthy kick. For a more simple use of ginger, we suggest you try this ginger chicken recipe, which the whole family will probably love. Another healthy and easy weeknight meal is this recipe for coconut ginger curry.
