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    • <p>A half cup of cooked plantains packs almost 3 grams of <a href="https://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20409809,00.html">Resistant Starch</a>, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fat.</p>
<p><strong>Try this recipe:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000001063293,00.html">Honey-Lime Plantains</a></strong></p>
    • <p>Hot peppers get their spicy kick from a compound called capsaicin. And the same compound is responsible for heating up your insides, causing your body to burn extra calories. It’s really easy to incorporate hot peppers into your diet: Eat it raw, cooked, dried, or in powdered form. And when in doubt, throw some cayenne or hot sauce onto your meal!</p>
<p><strong>RELATED: <a href="https://www.health.com/food/dangers-eating-hot-peppers">Is It Dangerous to Eat Really Hot Peppers?</a></strong></p>
    • <p>One serving of collard greens boasts your entire daily recommended amount of vitamins A and K, along with 7.6 grams of fiber. Plus it only cost you a mere 6 calories. Between the low-cals and belly-filling fiber content, collard greens and other leafy greens are an ideal option when you’re looking to stay healthy or slim down.</p>
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    • <p>By now, you probably know that coffee can help curb your appetite. But did you also know it can boost your metabolism? Since coffee contains the antioxidant chlorogenic acid (CGA), it can actually increase your body’s use of fat for energy. Research has additionally shown that CGA can slow the release of glucose and lower insulin resistance to inhibit weight gain after eating a meal.</p>
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    Hot peppers get their spicy kick from a compound called capsaicin. And the same compound is responsible for heating up your insides, causing your body to burn extra calories. It’s really easy to incorporate hot peppers into your diet: Eat it raw, cooked, dried, or in powdered form. And when in doubt, throw some cayenne or hot sauce onto your meal!

    RELATED: Is It Dangerous to Eat Really Hot Peppers?

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    Superfoods build bones, prevent chronic diseases, improve your eyesight, and even keep your mind sharp. But did you know new evidence suggests these foods can also help you get—and stay—slim? 

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