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Do Chile Peppers Burn Fat?

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Researchers at the University of Wyoming uncovered evidence suggesting that chile peppers may do exactly that. Their studies indicate that capsaicin, the hot part in hot peppers, may amp up metabolism as well as turning white fat to brown fat.

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Hot and Spicy Valentine’s Chocolate Ideas: The Burn! List

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Guys, Valentine’s Day is upon us. Instead of falling into Hallmark’s cash trap and shelling out a small fortune for overpriced chocolate from the local diabetes outlet (yeah, Godiva and See’s, I’m looking at you), save a little money and add a personal touch by making your own spicy chocolate dessert. Here are three articles from the Super Site so you can do just that.

Burn! Tested: Pirate Johnny’s Scorching Pirate and Jerk Spice Rubs

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Pirate Johnny’s was a huge hit at last year’s show. Their Caribbean-style rubs went over like butane at a pyromaniac convention. If pyromaniacs had a convention. Which, if they did, would be pretty obvious from the inferno observable from outer space. But this story isn’t about the type of fire that gets you life in prison. It’s about the delicious kind that burns in your mouth the more you eat. Namely, Pirate Johnny’s Hot Jerk Spice Rub and Scorched Pirate BBQ Rub. Both were my pleasure to test for Burn! Blog.