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		fsiefken on May 20, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Exercise Tied to Lower Risk for Some Types of Canc... why hot water, I read that cold water burns some calories as well?

ars on May 20, 2016 [–]

> I read that cold water burns some calories as well?

Not very many. An 8oz cup of water at 40F burns 2.1 calories to warm up to body temperature.

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