India, May 25 -- When it comes to eating healthy to lose weight, portion control has a major role to play. How it is done depends on the individual. Some people use sheer willpower, others have strict coaches and guardians to make sure that they stick to the plan. However, there is yet another unusual method that is likely to give results.

Taking to Instagram on May 25, Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and health content creator, explained how adding spicy foods, such as hot sauce, to meals can inadvertently help one control the portions of the food consumed by lowering the appetite.

To understand how spicy foods such as hot sauce help with appetite control, it is first important to note that the "hot" is not a taste, but rather a bur...