The Benefits And Dangers Of Eating Spicy Foods

2. Spicy foods may boost your metabolism.

Several studies indicate that certain spices, like cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, peppers, and chilies, can raise your metabolic resting rate and suppress your appetite. One of those studies also found that turmeric suppressed fat tissue growth in mice.

The effect is mild, so putting cinnamon on your roll probably isn't going to help you actually lose weight. But if you've reached a plateau in your weight loss journey, making your diet a bit more spicy may be just the thing to try.