Ask for a bottle of Tabasco and shake it on eggs, grilled selections, ethnic dishes, and others. Tabasco contains capsaicin, a chemical irritant found in chili peppers that inflames a nerve in your mouth. The net effect is that your food feels richer, and you feel more satisfied.
Capsaicin has received a lot of attention for its anti-obesity effect. Studies show that it releases fat from fat cells, controls appetite, and stops the growth of fat cells. In addition, capsaicin increases your body temperature somewhat, giving your metabolism an extra calorie-burning push.
Based on that powerful evidence, I advise gravitating toward hot foods. Many ethnic cuisines cook with hot peppers, so why not be adventurous and spice up your weight loss at the same time?