If you add spices to your food, it’s said to assist in weight loss in a variety of ways. First, most people eat smaller portions when food is spicy. Plus, some spices are reported to help speed up your metabolism. Other types of spices are known for affecting the body in different ways to help promote weight loss.

Here is a list of some of the spices that are better known for helping boost weight loss and the reasons they may work for you:

1. Cinnamon

Research has shown that cinnamon may lower blood sugar, as well as helping to regulate how your body metabolizes carbohydrates. It may also be helpful in lowing your cholesterol, which will aide people that want to lose weight.

2. Cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper is a blazingly hot and spicy red pepper that is reported to rev up your body’s metabolism by up to 25 percent. It also heats up your mouth, which may reduce the amount of your portions. Cayenne, also known as chili pepper, is also hot enough that you will want to drink plenty of liquids with your meal, which will also help you to feel fuller.

3. Black pepper

Black pepper is not really exotic since just about every one’s kitchen table has a peppershaker. However, it has a chemical in it called piperine that is said to stimulate the nervous system. This may also work to rev up the metabolism. Fresh-ground pepper has much more piperine than older ground pepper.

4. Turmeric

Anyone who has used turmeric has noticed the golden color it gives to foods. Turmeric is said to inhibit the absorption of fat. Research with mice has shown that an ingredient in turmeric called cur cumin, helped to slow down the growth of fat tissue. Turmeric is often mixed with ginger and cumin to make "curry powder." Some experts believe the weight-loss effects of turmeric are improved when it is mixed with these two other spices.

5. Ginger

Ginger is a diet friendly spice on its own as well. It is thought to both rev up the metabolism and help you to digest foods. Since efficient weight loss and good digestion go together, try adding a teaspoon or two of some freshly grated ginger to soup, or other types of food for faster weight loss.

6. Mustard

When you start listing foods that are low calorie or even no calorie that are still full of flavor, nothing compares to mustard. Some types of prepared mustards have no calories at all! Research has shown us that it may also help to rev up your metabolism. Mustard