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How can eating sweet potatoes burn calories even while you're eating them. how is that possible?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

It isn't: That does not happen unless you count the calories you use chewing and swallowing.

Answered 8/10/2013

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A member asked:

How can eating sweet potatoes burn calories even while you're eating them. how is that possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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