Spice Up Your Metabolism

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Fri, 10-26-2007 - 8:12am
Spice Up Your Metabolism

As the saying goes, some like it hot! And according to some new research, developing a hankering for chili peppers just might be the ticket for helping your body burn calories more efficiently. Why? Capsaicin, the same photochemical compound in peppers that gives them that flaming kick, also seems to have a bevy of positive side effects including spurring the metabolism, fighting cell damage, and reducing inflammation.

Of course, just adding peppers to your diet alone won't melt off the pounds, but researchers say combined with an overall healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular physical activity, peppers can give your efforts that extra little oomph. Add a dash of hot sauce to your eggs, sprinkle some dried pepper onto popcorn, or stir a pinch into your fat-free hot chocolate for a tasty change of pace.

Another advantage of pepping it up, capsaicin-loaded peppers like jalapeno, habanero, and cayenne add a lot of flavor without adding a lot of calories, giving your more culinary bang for the calorie buck.
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Registered: 04-03-2006
Sun, 10-28-2007 - 11:40pm
I have to say I love all your little clues to health. I now want to make a big pot of Thai Curry....I wonder if coconut Milk is on the approved list for Phase 1
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Mon, 10-29-2007 - 7:43am

Hi,


I just had Thai Chicken Curry last night for dinner.

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