7 Weight loss tips from across the Globe

THAILAND: HOT PEPPERS: Hot peppers are the secret of Thailand that keeps it slim. There are two benefits of this spice; it raises your metabolism and it leads to eating at a slower pace. Both these things promote weight loss.

SOUTH AFRICA: ROOIBOS TEA: Rooibos tea, also called Redbush tea, is a popular cuppa in South Africa. It contains natural sugar and can help reduce cravings.

MALAYSIA: TURMERIC: Though an Indian diet traditionally involves turmeric, in Malaysia it is way more leniently used than here. The spice has a very healthy ingredient, called curcumin, which has fat-burning properties.

CHINA: PU'ER TEA: Pu'er tea is a type of fermented tea which is produced in a province of China. It is a very effective potion that promotes weight loss and bowel movement. It is a common practice there to drink it exactly after an hour of every meal.

NETHERLAND: BIKING: The number of bikes is more than the number of people in Netherlands! This speaks volumes about the country’s fitness levels.

BRAZIL: RICE AND BEANS: Brazilians eat about everything with a side of beans and rice. A fact: Rice and beans lower your risk of being overweight by a whopping 14 per cent! They are loaded with fiber and stabilize your blood sugar levels.

FRANCE: TALKING AT MEALS: An India notion follows thus: Don’t talk while you eat. Though it may seem like a sane advice, French love to talk while they have their meals. This promotes slower eating which in turn leads to better digestion and an improved sense of satiety.