Spicy foods= Higher metabolism?

[muscelove]

I read in the current muscle and fitness that spicy things SIGNIFICANTLY raise metabolism. Is there any proof to that statement.

 

[jenscats5]

A few things I found doing a google search say no....

This: 1. Hot and spicy speeds up fat burning. The rumour going around about hot foods, like chillies, is that they raise your metabolism, helping you burn fat faster. But most researchers think the difference is too miniscule to matter, so if you don't enjoy the spice, don't bother. One idea behind chilli does make sense: when food is more tasty, it tends to be more satisfying, which means you'll feel satiated and stop eating sooner. If that's true for you, go ahead and pile on those peppers.

From: http://www.ivillage.co.uk/dietandfitness/wtmngment/articles/0,,232_551419,00.html

But in the same search, I found other articles that say yes.....

 

[waijai]

When I eat reaaaaly spicy foods, I end up sweating.