The Benefits of the Jalapeño Pepper

1. Weight loss:

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.

2. Arthritis:

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

3. Headaches:

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.

4. Nasal Congestion:

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.

5. Ulcers:

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

6. High Blood Pressure:

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.

7. Fluid Loss:

Why? Because peppers cause you to sweat, and the more you sweat, the less fluid there is in your body

8. Antioxidant Properties:

Because of the flavonoids and vitamins found in jalapeño peppers, these peppers are excellent anti-oxidants, which means they work within the bloodstream to help the body fight off and heal from damaging cells.

Felicia Jackson is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and a store manager at Daily Juice Cafe's West University location. She is on a mission to improve her own life and help her family do the same. Ultimately, Felicia aims to use her personal experiences to educate others about health & wellness and help them find a balanced lifestyle.