Thread: Chili Can Boost Your Metabolism

I read in an article about a recent Australian study that documented how chili can help burn more calories, slightly increase your metabolism, and help control blood sugar and insulin levels.

The active ingredient in chili pepper (capsaicin) can cause slight increases in your metabolic rate and calorie burning from a meal. This has been reported many times in both animal and human studies.

The study was divided into group of subjects that ate meals without chili spice and other groups of subjects that ate meals with chili pepper.

As it turned out, the chili pepper eating groups had lower insulin levels and more stable blood sugar after the meals than the groups that ate the same food without chili.

Aside from the temporary calorie burning boost and insulin controlling response, apparently chili pepper also has significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

You are all welcome. I am a fan of chili as well. I love spicy foods too but I had to minimize it recently because it causes me acid reflux so my doctor advised me to lay down on hot or spicy foods for a while. I still add a little hot sauce on my pizza, tacos, and salsa though