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Does eating pepper and chili make metabolism faster and make me thinner?
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Weight Loss: No scientific reason to believe that Chillis cause weight loss.
Answered 5/8/2015
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Studies : Show very minor boost in metabolism. But the studies do show some extra benefits. Feeling full quicker. So we eat less. And even some reduction in certain cancers where spicy foods are consumed daily. So eat healthy. With an added kick
Answered 5/8/2015
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