Spice Up Your Life With Jalapenos!

Growing up, my father loved spicy foods. Whenever we sat down at the dinner table, he was always sure to grab the Texas Pete off the refrigerator door.

Between covering his scrambled eggs with black pepper, hot sauce, and his love for peppers, I've wondered when he would ever reach the glass ceiling of hotness.

As I advanced my cooking career, I've noticed why my father had such love for the hot pepper family. No matter the color, I've come to appreciate the small spicy chili pepper.

Jalapenos are part of the genus family, Capsicum, in relation to paprika, cayenne peppers, and bell peppers.

The small perennial night-shade plant originated from Mexico. It can grow upwards of 24 inches!

Beyond traditional salsas, jalapenos bring so many positive benefits to your life.

In history, Aztecs and Mayans consumed chiles for depression, remedy colds and flu symptoms, while strengthening the body heat from the seeds.

A multi-faceted pepper.

Holy mackerel, I had no idea every time I've added diced jalapenos to my recipes, I was investing anti-cancer and anti-microbial properties that help you to live an extended life.

As an athlete, I've suffered from pains ranging from my neck to my feet. I love mowing my lawn and getting in the gardening, but I'm not a fan of the throbbing pains thereafter.

One of the few food facts my father gave me was jalapenos can help with muscle tension.

Capsaicin is an alkaloid compound found in jalapenos.

Capsaicin is a special natural plant compound able to release pain peptides and can be found in gels and creams for nerve pain, muscle, and joint pain over-the-counter.

Studies showed capsaicin could act as a remedy to stop tumor growth.

Lab studies showed capsaicin can terminate over forty types of cancers.

According to Healthline, jalapenos have the ability to ward off over forty types of cancerous cells without harming beneficial cells. Adding jalapenos to your diet and lifestyle can stop the growth and cancerous cells, as well as blood vessels surrounding existing tumors.

Other studies showed participants who consumed capsaicin-enriched food, like jalapenos, had lowered sugar in their blood compared to previously consuming a high carbohydrate meal.

Chili peppers were found to protect the stomach from ulcers.

Compounds found in jalapenos have proved to be productive in reducing the growth of foodborne bacteria and yeast. Consuming jalapenos can pause cholera bacteria from creating toxins, strep throat, dental decay, and chlamydia.

Jalapenos were found to reduce stomach inflammation and can ward off infections.

The low-calorie chili pepper is packed with antioxidants, like lutein and zeaxanthin. essential for lowering the risks of macular degeneration and cataracts.

Jalapenos can help with your weight loss journey!

The commonly used Mexican staple can boost your metabolism and boost fat burn.

Studies showed diet regimens with capsaicin can increase weight loss by five percent per day.

According to The Journal of Agriculture and The Journal of Biological Chemistry, capsaicin found in jalapenos the heat within the pepper can raise the metabolic rate.

There are numerous popular jalapenos...

Mexico, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi are the largest producers of jalapenos.

The heat index from jalapenos comes from the seeds.

The most common and popular chili peppers are Senorita, Fresno chile, Sierra Fuego, and poblano jalapeno peppers.

A fresh jalapeno can last up to three weeks.

Whether you're a lover of fire-roasted peppers or stuffed peppers, be sure to wash your hands upon removing the seeds. The heat index of chili peppers is within the seeds.

Be careful not to rub or touch your eyes upon preparing your food dishes with jalapenos!!!

I love grilling jalapenos for a rustic and Mexican flavor prior to adding them to my recipes.

How do you add jalapenos to your salads, dips, and food dishes?

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