Those are so cute!
I do have some real tips that I've read in books or saw on Dr. Oz .. I use them and think they work ....
To rev metabolism and lower high blood sugar etc, either add 1/2 cinnamon to a favorite food or pop it right in your mouth followed by a swig of water. It does 'bite' the tongue tho. I've been doing the cinnamon thing so long that I can no longer taste it in my morning whey protein shake, and I put in 1 1/2 tsp.
Crushed red pepper does the same thing. I love love hot stuff, so I sprinkle it on salads, most of my meals and I do put 1/2 tsp straight in my mouth followed by swallow of water ... surprisingly this has less bite than the cinnamon ... for both, just don't breathe in, not a good idea, I hold my breath. Also read that doing this 1/2 hr before a meal will reduce calorie intake by 16%.
anyone else do this?