How Chili Peppers Can Turn Up the Heat on Your Aches
Discover the wellness wonders of capsaicin, the herb hiding in your spicy salsa. Linked to disease prevention, weight loss, and pain relief, this fiery compound offers health benefits. Spice up wisely, and let capsaicin be your zesty wellness ally.
Forget choosing sides in the “fruit vs. vegetable” debate, jalapeños have transcended such mundane labels. The International Herb Association (yes, that exists!) declared them awesome herbs, and rightly so. These fiery fellas aren't just about setting your taste buds on fire (though they excel at that too); they're packed with therapeutic superpowers waiting to be unleashed.
First, let's settle the debate: technically, a chili pepper is a fruit, just like its blushing cousin the tomato. But the International Herb Association, those botanical brainiacs, recognize its true potential: an awesome herb. Why? Because the very heat that makes your tastebuds tango is also a therapeutic treasure trove.
