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Crock pot recipes and meal planning in general can help speed along weight loss, and certain ingredients can boost that process even more. Specifically, adding some cayenne pepper to your favorite slow cooker recipes can kickstart your metabolism. As long as you don’t mind a little spice, cayenne pepper is an excellent addition to almost any meal.
Cayenne Pepper
Besides adding an extra kick of flavor, cayenne pepper can also help boost fat loss. According to Eat This, Not That!, "A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that daily consumption of capsaicin improved abdominal fat loss."
This is due to capsaicin's effect on the hunger hormone ghrelin. Healthline explains, "Many studies show the capsaicin in cayenne peppers helps reduce hunger." This means that you will most likely eat less and stay full for longer, making weight loss more manageable.
With that in mind, keep reading for some of our favorite spicy crock pot recipes.
Crock Pot Quinoa Chili
What You'll Need: white quinoa, black beans, chicken breast, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, pepper, chicken stock, corn, chili beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes
Optional: lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, cheddar cheese
Full Recipe: Chelsea's Messy Apron
Spicy Crock Pot Shredded Chicken
What You'll Need: chicken breast, chicken broth, Mexican tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper
Full Recipe: Dad With A Pan
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Soup
What You'll Need: crushed or diced tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, corn, onion, celery, carrots, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, chicken breasts, salt, pepper
Optional: cilantro, lime, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), avocado
Full Recipe: Salt & Lavender
