Don’t be fooled by the fact that coconut oil is rich in fat; this is not the same kind of fat you’ll find in a cheeseburger. No, coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids, which your body does not store effectively. Instead, your body metabolizes the fatty acids into ketones – a weight loss ingredient.

Research has shown that the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil also cause your body’s resting energy expenditure to increase by 5%, helping you burn an additional 120 calories per day.

For years, health experts have known that capsaicin – the active ingredient in hot peppers – boost thermogenesis. Remember, that’s your body’s natural fat-burning process. It wasn’t until recently, however, that researchers discovered capsaicin also prevents future weight gain – and it does so to a degree of effectiveness as high as intensive surgery. Capsaicin works by regulating the body’s weight genes. Continue Reading Below

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