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Can you lose weight because of a cup of joe?

Got extra flab you’d like to lose? Here’s a tip: Brew a cup of coffee. Researchers from the University of Nottingham have discovered that coffee may help activate your body’s stores of brown fat, helping boost your ability to burn calories. White and brown fat cells, both found in your body, play different roles in your metabolism. White fat cells mainly store energy for daily use, while brown fat, when exposed to cold temperatures, can create heat by burning sugar...