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Protein also has a higher thermic effect than fat and carbs, meaning your body burns more calories while digesting protein.25
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Lindsey Desoto,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
Eating does increase caloric burn slightly through digestion, which is called the thermic effect of food.
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Caitlin Beale,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Lindsey Desoto,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
Eating does increase caloric burn slightly through digestion, which is called the thermic effect of food.
—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
19 May 2026
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“Thermic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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