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A Fresh Jalapeño Chile

Fresh jalapeño chile is a medium-heat green pepper commonly used as a vegetable in savory dishes. It adds pungency and provides small amounts of vitamins and protective plant compounds.

Beneficial properties

low in calories source of vitamin C contains capsaicin contains antioxidants adds flavor with minimal sodium

Nutritional highlights

Jalapeños provide vitamin C, vitamin B6, small amounts of vitamin A and folate, plus capsaicinoids and other antioxidant phytochemicals.

Caution. Spicy peppers may worsen heartburn, acid reflux, gastritis, or IBS symptoms in sensitive individuals and can irritate eyes and skin during handling.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Inflammation
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Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis
Includes: Gastritis
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