Yep, seems preparing your meals with garlic, pepper and other zero-calorie spices can prevent overeating. How great is that?

Spicy foods are believed to give your metabolism a bump -- and the more you bump your metabolism, the more weight you'll lose. People who eat spicy foods are also known to eat smaller portions, which helps cut calories, which helps cut weight gain.

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