Does Caffeine Actually Burn Fat?

Caffeine may affect fat oxidation, calories burned, and appetite — but there are caveats. Caffeine is already the most widely used stimulant on Earth, and in the United States alone it’s estimated that 90 percent of people consume it every single day. So when research...

Does Cayenne Pepper Really Burn Fat?

Capsaicin — the ingredient that makes peppers spicy — may have some benefits for weight loss, but they need to be understood contextually.   Experts are pretty sure that chili peppers evolved their spiciness as a defense mechanism to keep them from getting eaten....

What It Means When You Crave Carbonated Drinks

Even after kicking your soda habit like a champ, you might still find yourself craving carbonated drinks something fierce—not so much the sugary, caffeinated varieties, but the straight-up fizzy ones that are nothing more than water and bubbles (though you do love the...