Apparently, a moderate dose of caffeine boosts the metabolism, thereby helping our bodies fight our tendency to get fat.

So how about this technique to indulging in caffeine... Wear it! Palmers Slim Fit 20 caffeine tights help to "trim inches from thighs, reduces the appearance of cellulite and reduces the dreaded 'orange peel' effect".

The merchant explains that the way the tights work is that body heat releases caffeine microcapsules into the leg, thus promoting the metabolism to kick in and start burning the fat.