Good source of vitamin C

Jalapenos are a good source of vitamin C, folate and vitamin A. The reason why jalapenos are so spicy is because they have capsaicin, a chemical that gives it the hot edge. Capsaicin is very good for health. Jalapenos are great for weight loss. Because capsaicin is a thermongenic, a property that heats up your body by consuming energy, it burns your fat. This is also good for your heart. Jalapenos also control cholesterol.