Capsaicin in chilli adds about +50 kcal/day in studies, fading with regular use. Tasty and Indian-friendly, but not a real fat-loss plan - the deficit does the work.
13 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Your aunt swears a green chilli after lunch 'burns the fat'. The chai-stall uncle says ginger tea melts belly fat. Indian kitchens are full of spices, and some of them do nudge your body heat up a little. But how much? Is it enough to actually lose weight? Let's look at what the studies really say, in plain numbers.
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