Jamaican Jerk

Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine. It’s been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes.

The unique fragrance and flavor of ginger come from its natural oils, the most important of which is gingerol.

Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger. It’s responsible for much of ginger’s medicinal properties.

Gingerol has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, according to research. For instance, it may help reduce oxidative stress, which is the result of having an excess amount of free radicals in the body

Possibly the most popular spice used for flavouring food, black pepper has a very sharp flavour that works with a variety of dishes. It has been dubbed as the ‘King of Spices’ due to its high level of potent compounds.
It has thermogenic properties, increasing metabolism and helping burn calories and fight fat. Black Pepper is rich in a plant compound called piperine, which has proven antioxidant properties, that may help ward off damage in your body as a result of free radicals.

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.