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Apart from being delicious, garlic is also incredibly nutrient-dense, without being hugely calorific. It contains antioxidants that protect against free radicals and the ageing process. Garlic contains compounds with medicinal qualities such as helping to reduce high blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol. It has also been proven to help combat sicknesses including colds.

Mostly we love it for its flavour and taste. By using more flavourful ingredients, it’s easy to use less salt in your cooking.

Basil is actually a member of the mint family. This aromatic herb is used in teas and supplements for its health benefits.

Sweet basil is the most commonly used, especially in Italian dishes. Preliminary studies suggest numerous benefits including: reduced memory loss, stress and ageing, and improved fasting blood sugar and cholesterol. It’s also delicious.

Jalapeños may help you lose weight by boosting your metabolism, increasing fat burn and reducing your appetite.

Several studies have found that capsaicin and other similar compounds called capsaicinoids can boost metabolism by 4–5% per day, potentially making it easier to lose weight.

In addition to boosting metabolism, capsaicinoid supplements have been shown to reduce abdominal fat and appetite so that people eat 50–75 fewer calories per day .

All of these factors help explain why regularly consuming chili peppers is associated with a significantly reduced risk of becoming overweight or obese over time.

While this research is promising, it is important to note that many of these studies investigated the effects of capsaicin or chili peppers in general, not just jalapeños.