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50 Natural Weapons That Fight Belly Fat

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Chili Peppers

Spice makes you slim by temporarily revving your metabolism, and using chilies in cooking is a perfect way to reap the fat-burning benefits. To be more precise, the spice actually comes from the capsaicin contained in chilies. This substance causes your body temperature to rise, making you sweat, which in turn increases energy consumption.


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INGREDIENTS

  • Peanuts
  • Carrot
  • Mango
  • Rocket
  • 2 limes
  • Olive oil
  • Soy sauce
  • Red onion, minced
  • Salt
  • Pepper

 

METHOD

  1. Lightly sautée the peanuts until golden.
  2. Take the carrots and cut into thin slices.
  3. Peel the mango and slice into thin strips.
  4. Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into a bowl, and add olive oil, soy sauce, minced onion, salt and pepper.
  5. In a bowl, toss together the mango, carrot, rocket, and lime-soy dressing.
  6. Enjoy!