Do you burn more calories when chewing? Separating myth from scientific fact
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While the calorie burn from the physical act of chewing is minimal, a 2022 study in *Science Advances* found it increases metabolic rate by 10-15% above basal levels, showing there is a measurable energetic cost. So, do you burn more calories when chewing? Yes, but the real benefit is more nuanced.
