Capsaicin, an ingredient in chilli peppers, can cause weight loss and fight the build-up of fat, a study has suggested.
The results of research carried out by scientists from Daegu University in Korea show that this weight loss effect is caused as capsaicin triggers certain beneficial protein changes in the body.
Details of the study, which could lead to new treatments for obesity, have been published in the American Chemical Society’s monthly Journal of Proteome Research.
Previous studies have suggested that capsaicin could help in the fight against obesity as it decreases calorie intake, shrinks fat tissue and lowers fat levels in the blood.
However, it is not fully understood how capsaicin achieves such beneficial effects.
The NHS recommends chilli as a good ingredient for vegetarians to use in their meals, as it adds flavour and makes meat-free meals more appetising.
Are you tempted to add more chillies to your diet having read this? 
THOSE CHILLIES LOOK LUSH! BIG FAN OF CHILLIS, I TRY TO CONSUME SOME AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. YUMMY
I love chillis, I had them to soups, spag bol and in some salads. I don’t think I eat enough for it to help me lose weight but I sure as hell hope they would.