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Eggs are one of the best foods you can eat when you are trying to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. They are high in protein, vitamins and iron, while relatively low in calories and fat. Basically, eggs are a versatile, inexpensive way to deliver important nutrients to your body without taking in any unnecessary calories.
Plus, there is one ingredient you can add to your eggs to make them even more beneficial to your metabolism: cayenne pepper.
Cayenne pepper can help you lose weight because it curbs appetite, boosts metabolism and burns calories, due to its spiciness. It contains a chemical compound called capsaicin, which is known to help in weight loss by suppressing the appetite.
Studies have confirmed that those who take in capsaicin tend to crave foods rich in carbs over fat, which helps lead to better energy use and weight loss. The chemical compound can also increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation, which helps you to lose weight and keep it off in the long term.
The best part is that cayenne pepper goes great in eggs. It adds a warm kick of flavor, which could be intense or more mild, depending on how much you use. While the most popular way to incorporate the pepper into eggs is through scrambled eggs, there are quite a few recipes that use both, so you can eat eggs and pepper frequently without getting bored.
For a healthy snack or side, try this recipe for Cajun Deviled Eggs. Another great one for lunch is this recipe for egg salad with a cayenne pepper kick. For dinner, try either this recipe for spicy shakshuka or spicy baked eggs.
