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Jalapenos

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The jalapeño is a medium-sized chili pepper pod type cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum. A mature jalapeño chili is 5–10 cm long and hangs down with a round, firm, smooth flesh of 25–38 mm wide. It can have a range of pungency, with Scoville heat units of 3,500 to 8,000.

Health Benefits

  • Peppers contain a chemical known as capsaicin, which is actually what gives peppers their hot properties. Capsaicin is also good for helping you lose weight, and is commonly found in many weight loss pills and supplements.

  • Capsaicin also acts as an anti-inflammatory, which makes it great for reducing swelling and pain in those who suffer from arthritis.

  • The capsaicin in peppers is also known to block the neuropeptide known as Substance P, which is amain pain transmitter to the brain. What this means is that peppers can actually help to ease pain away.

  • The heat in peppers, again caused by capsaicin, clears the sinuses. It even helps to fight sinus infections by cleansing the airways. This means you can literally breath easier with the help of jalapeño peppers.

  • Peppers kill bad bacteria in the stomach and intestines, and often this bacteria is what leads to stomach ulcers

  • Jalapeño are a chili pepper, and chili peppers commonly have lots of flavonoids, Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Flavonoids are good for lowering one’s blood pressure.

Nutrition Details

  • Potassium
    • Amount per serving: 6%
    • Serving size: 1cup
  • Dietary Fiber
    • Amount per serving: 10%
    • Serving size: 1cup
  • Vitamin A
    • Amount per serving: 19%
    • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Vitamin C
    • Amount per serving: 177%
    • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Vitamin B-6
    • Amount per serving: 20%
    • Serving size: 1 cup

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