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Study Finds Adding Heat to Meals May Reduce Food Intake

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 9, 2025

Hot sauce might be the slimming condiment. Spicy food might make us perspire and flush, but it could also help some people eat more slowly and avoid overeating. This according to a 2025 study published in Food Quality and Preference, which found that moderately spicy meals can lead to slower eating and a reduction in…

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