What are jalapeos good for?

Flavor and...: ...Like other peppers, jalapenos are a rich source of vitamin C & capsaicin. The latter may have anti-inflammatory & vasodilatory properties, promotoes weight loss, as well as inhibition of NF-kB (a protein that promotes tumor growth).

Vitamins: They can be helpful for weight management because people tend to feel satiated more quickly with spicy foods. They provide a dietary source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. They have Capsaicin; the health benefits are still being evaluated but you can read more here: http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/herbsvitaminsandminerals/capsicum