Red Pepper Flakes?
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Red-Pepper Flakes
A Dutch study shows that by consuming about half a teaspoon of red pepper 30 minutes prior to a meal, you can reduce calorie intake by 16 percent. Plus, new research shows that the active ingredient capsaicin in hot peppers may help kill cancer cells.
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A Dutch study shows that by consuming about half a teaspoon of red pepper 30 minutes prior to a meal, you can reduce calorie intake by 16 percent. Plus, new research shows that the active ingredient capsaicin in hot peppers may help kill cancer cells.
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If I'm not mistaken Cajun seasoning (particularly cayenne) acts in a similar way. It enhances the flavors of food b/c of it's irritant quality on your taste buds and actually causes you to eat less over the course of a meal!0
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Good to know! I love spicy foods!0
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I put red pepper flakes in my egg whites to give them some extra umph!0
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Wow, with as much red pepper flakes as I use on all my food, I should stay cancer free.... And if its been helping me consume less calories, I'd hate to see how big I would be without!!! lol0
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I love spicy food, good to know. I try to stay away from hot sauce since it has so much salt.0
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Wow, with as much red pepper flakes as I use on all my food, I should stay cancer free.... And if its been helping me consume less calories, I'd hate to see how big I would be without!!! lol0
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