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Having eggs for breakfast is a great way to start your day–especially if you are trying to lose weight. Because they are low in calories but rich in protein and nutrients, eggs are a diet-friendly option that can keep you on the right track. To make them even more weight loss friendly, try adding a spice to your eggs that can jumpstart your metabolism.
Specifically, adding a touch of cayenne pepper to your eggs can help give it more flavor and weight loss benefits.
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper is a great spice for weight loss, making it the perfect addition to your favorite egg dish.
According to Healthline, "The capsaicin in cayenne peppers has metabolism-boosting properties."
This metabolism boost works by increasing the number of calories you burn throughout the day.
"[Capsaicin] helps increase the amount of heat your body produces, making you burn more calories per day. It does this through a process called diet-induced thermogenesis, which causes an increase in your metabolism," Healthline continues.
Additionally, cayenne pepper may help to reduce your appetite--making you feel full for longer.
Likewise, if you are trying to control how much you are eating, this is a great way to restrict unnecessary snacking.
With that in mind, sprinkling some cayenne on top of your eggs in the morning could prove to be very beneficial to your weight loss journey.
Cayenne pepper has other health benefits as well, such as aiding in digestion, improving blood pressure, and alleviating pain.
