With the rising temperatures, managing a healthy weight can become arduous. Weight loss is the difference of energy intake and energy expenditure. Energy expenditure depends on the thermo-genic effect of food on the digestive tract. The food you eat can increase the amount of heat your body generates as it digests it. The heat released during this process determines the energy expended or calories burned. So it is imperative to avoid consuming foods that generate additional heat within our bodies. www.crabcode.blogspot.in http://healthmeup.com/photogallery-healthy-living/weight-loss-diet-foods-to-avoid-in-summer/29152/2 Avoid spicy foods: Spices like ginger, methi seeds, cinnamon and red chillies are generally used in Indian cooking as they are known to impart distinctive flavors in our cuisine. But, these spices produce a lot of heat. So, adding excess spices can interfere with our thermo-regulation and hinder our weight loss ...