Jalapenos are the hot chili peppers of the hot peppers family.
They are small, green or reddish in color, and uniformly hot in color.
Jalapenos are usually used in Mexican cuisine, but are in demand throughout the world.
They are still a rich and nutritious preparation and have a great advantage for wells.
In this post, we will discuss the superior qualities of using jalapeños, discuss possible side effects, and suggest ways to add them to your personal menu.
Jalapeños are low in calories and full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
There is an appropriate amount for one wet jalapeño (1):
Like most fruits and vegetables, jalapeño peppers are considered a good source of fiber; one pepper guarantees 2% of adequate daily caloric intake for those who consume 2000 calories per day.
Jalapenos still contain large amounts of vitamins C and B6.
Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant that fights free radicals and keeps skin healthy and robust, while vitamin B6 is considered an essential nutrient involved in over 140 body reactions (2, 3, 4, 5).
One of the most original ingredients in jalapenos is capsaicin, an alkaloid that gives the pepper its special sharpness and is responsible for almost all its excellent welfare qualities.
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Jalapenos contain few calories and are considered an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. They also contain a substance called capsaicin, which gives them their spicy flavor.
Jalapenos help reduce weight by stimulating metabolism, increasing fat burning, and reducing appetite (6).
Various studies have shown that capsaicin and a similar substance called capsaicinoids can increase weight loss by 4-5% per day (7, 8).
Capsaicinoid supplements have been shown to accelerate metabolism as well as reduce belly fat and hunger, so that people gain 50-75 calories per day (6, 9, 10).
All of these points help explain why continued use of chili peppers is associated with a much lower risk of overweight or obesity over time (11).
While this study is considered promising, it is important to note that many of these studies have investigated the effects of capsaicin or chili peppers in general, not just that of jalapenos.
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Studies have shown that jalapeños and other chili peppers can promote weight loss by speeding up drug metabolism, increasing fat burning, and reducing appetite.
Laboratory studies have shown that capsaicin has potent anticancer properties and can kill more than 40 types of cancer cells without damaging normal cells (12, 13, 14).
Capsaicin fights cancer (15, 16, 17, 18):
- Stops cancer cells from rising and dividing
- Slows the formation of new blood vessels around cancer tumors
- Preventing cancer metastasis to other parts of the body.
However, human studies have not replicated the excellent characteristics of cancer resistance expression seen in clinical studies.
In fact, many human studies have shown that continued use of chili peppers is associated with a higher risk of cancer. However, this association has not been established in all studies (19, 20, 21, 22).
Dose also appears to be important. High doses of capsaicin appear to slow the spread of cancer, but low doses move the spread (23).
Supporting studies are needed to determine how capsaicin and Spanish peppers affect the risk of cancer in humans.
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Tentative studies have shown that capsaicin can help fight cancer at high doses, but further research is needed to determine if this is also the case in people.
Capsaicin is considered an effective anesthetic when applied externally (24).
It does this by blocking the pain sensors in the area where it is being used, thus enabling pain. Initially, a burning sensation can be felt, followed by numbness and loss of pain (25).
Lotions and plasters containing capsaicin are often used to relieve pain caused by shingles, annoying diabetic neuralgia, muscle pain, and annoying joint pain (26, 27, 28, 29).
In one study, elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis felt a 57% reduction in pain after the application of capsaicin cream to their joints. This was considerably more effective than placebocrème (29).
In addition to applying capsaicin to the skin, the nose can also be applied to relieve migraine pain (30, 31).
Lotions and sprays containing capsaicin may be effective for healing pain, but it is unclear whether the use of jalapenos or skin may be of benefit.
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Foods containing capsaicin, when applied locally, may help simplify pain, but it is unclear if jalapeño peppers have a similar effect.
Gastric ulcers can occur in any amount near the time (32):
- Growth of H. pylori microorganisms in the stomach
- High levels of stomach acid
- Low blood supply to the stomach
- Take too many NSAIs for anesthesia
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking
- Stress
It is commonly assumed that spicy foods, such as jalapenos, can cause or aggravate gastric ulcers, but studies show that this is generally incorrect (32).
In fact, capsaicin in chili peppers has the ability to prevent gastric ulcers.
It may have a similar effect, reducing gastric infection in persons with H. pylori and even helping to eradicate the infection. However, it is not clear whether the amount of capsaicin in jalapenos is sufficient to produce this effect (33, 34, 35).
Chili peppers may also help reduce stomach damage caused by excessive use of NSAIDs and alcohol and may hinder the development of gastric ulcers (36, 37).
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Although it is commonly assumed that the spicy season may aggravate gastric ulcers, studies have shown that capsaicin may protect the stomach from gastric ulcers.
Spices and herbs have long been used in the kitchen to prevent intestinal infections that food and food products can withstand (38).
The hot chili pepper connection is effective in slowing the rise of popular microbes and yeasts transmitted by food (39, 40, 41).
Extracts of Spanish hu pepper may inhibit the production of toxins by cholera microspores, which may limit the consequences of this deadly food-resistant disease (42).
New studies have shown that capsaicin not only helps prevent food-borne infections transmitted by food, but also other types of infections such as pharyngitis, tooth decay, and chlamydia (43, 44, 45, 46).
It is important to note, however, that all of these studies used Spanish hu pepper extracts rather than whole peppers and were performed on test tubes rather than on people.
These early studies indicate that peppers can have potent antimicrobial properties, and future studies are underway to determine if they can be used as a natural antiseptic or medicine.
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Jalapenos and other hot chili peppers contain connections that can prevent the rise of harmful microorganisms and yeasts that can cause infections.
Some of the greatest risk points for cardiovascular disease are diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and high blood pressure.
Capsaicin has the ability to reduce the effects of these problems and keep the heart healthy (47, 48).
Five grams of chili peppers have been shown to stabilize blood glucose levels before a carbohydrate-rich meal and prevent post-meal blood glucose peaks (49, 50).
Capsaicin has also been shown to reduce cholesterol and lipid content in animals, but has not been studied in people (51, 52).
Animal studies still indicate that capsaicin helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, but there are no studies confirming whether this is also true in humans (53).
In general, tentative studies suggest that capsaicin and Spanish pepper are beneficial to heart health, but supportive studies in people are needed.
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Capsaicin and chili peppers have established beneficial effects on blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure, but people need more research.
Although the use of jalapenos is associated with almost all promising health benefits, there is still the possibility of side effects.
The most common side effect is a temporary burning sensation in the mouth after eating. Depending on the spiciness of the chili pepper, this reaction can range from mild to severe.
For those with low tolerance for spicy foods, there are a number of precautions that are likely to reduce reactions to jalapenos (54, 55, 56):
- Avoid scars: search for smooth jalapeño peppers without small brown columns, such as the way scars show spicy peppers.
- Use gloves: wearing gloves can prevent movement from spicy connections to other sensitive parts of the body, such as the eyes, when handling peppers.
- Remove the membrane. Remove the white membrane from the inside of the jalapeño before touching the membrane. This is because the membrane contains the highest concentration of capsaicin.
- Drink milk: if the burning sensation is very strong, drinking perfect milk can help alleviate the immediate pain.
Because at least one test has shown that capsaicin can aggravate heartburn, persons with reflux can better avoid halapenos as they cause symptoms (57).
People with irritable bowel syndrome may also experience uncomfortable symptoms after using spicy peppers, especially if they are not considered a fixed part of the diet. Common side effects are abdominal pain, burning hot sensation, cramps, and diarrhea (58, 59, 60).
In addition, dried peppers and spices have the chance to be infected with aflatoxin, a type of fungus that increases in certain foods by certain criteria. Choosing stimulated spices can reduce exposure to this (61, 62).
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The most common side effect of using jalapeños is a temporary burning sensation in the mouth, but normal steps can be taken to reduce this. People with heartburn, IBS, or aflatoxin have every opportunity to avoid peppers to avoid symptoms.
Jalapenos can be dried raw, cooked, smoked (also called chipotle peppers), or in powder form.
Studies have shown that consuming jalapeños in any form can be healthy, as they are literally lost during the drying process and smoking and manufacturing are only slightly reduced (63, 64).
Jalapenos can be enjoyed in
- Raw in salads, salsas, chutneys, or guacamole
- Processed in spicy chili oil
- Cooked in main dishes
- Pickled as a spice
- Smoked as chipotle peas, etc.
- Added to smoothies.
- Baked with cornbread or egg dishes.
- Filled with meat, cheese, or pilaf.
It is estimated that the average person in the United States or Europe consumes about 1.5 mg of capsaicinoids per day.
Capsaicinoids consumption is much higher (25-200 mg per day) in countries such as India, Thailand, and Mexico, where cooking with chili peppers is common (65).
Studies show that people who eat chili peppers regularly are 12% less likely to die for any reason, including other things, so it can be healthy for people to add more enthusiastic peppers to their menus (66).
As a general rule: the hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin it contains, but recent studies still show health benefits of the non-pet capsaicinoid connection (67).
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Jalapeños can be eaten in a variety of ways, including raw, cooked, smoked (chipotle peppers are also popular), dried, and ground into a powder.
Jalapenos are a versatile, high-calorie fruit that can be eaten in many ways.
It contains capsaicin. Capsaicin is the ingredient that guarantees almost all the excellent properties in the well field, including weight loss, pain relief, better heart wells, and less chance of stomach ulcers.
While not dangerous for most people, it can cause a temporary burning sensation in the mouth and can cause annoying side effects in the intestines.
If you like spicy foods and have few problems with side effects, jalapenos can be a necessary addition to your menu frozen.
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