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Novel Ways to Burn Calories Include Cold Exposure and Blood Donation

  • October 26, 2016

A list of unusual ways to burn calories and increase metabolism includes some things you probably wouldn’t think of, such as fidgeting more or donating blood, according to Authority Nutrition. Blood donation temporarily burns 650 calories, while fidgeting works best for people with the highest body weights. Drinking cold water or simply exposing yourself to cold temperatures may also be a temporary measure to burn calories. While counting calories is an almost worthless way to lose...