Scientists are reporting new evidence that capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup by triggering certain beneficial protein changes in the body. Their study, which could lead to new treatments for obesity, appears in ACS’ monthly Journal of Proteome Research.
Stella Metsovas, a former National USA Swimmer and nutrition specialist, has over 15 years experience in both the health and fitness industries. Majoring in Food Science, Stella has extensive knowledge of the chemical properties in foods and how efficiently they’re metabolized.
Along with being voted “Best Nutritionist” by Citysearch, Stella’s also been featured in Fox News, The New York Times, Webmd, eDiets, Univision, The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, AOL Celebrity Diet and Fitness, AOL Health and most recently, People Magazine’s largest selling issue of the year, “How I Lost Half My Size.”
