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Jalapenos make for an excellent addition to several dishes, most famously tacos andguacamole.

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They can also be made into an appetizer (jalapeno poppers, anyone?)

or give a sweet margarita some spice.

Someone who experiences heartburn may already feel like their esophagus is on fire.

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When acid flows backward from the stomach up into the esophagus, it results in a burning sensation.

Someone may even feel like they have a lump in their throat.

If you’re susceptible to heartburn but want to still reap the benefits, there are other methods.

Capsaicin can be isolated from the pepper and made into a capsule or even a topical cream.

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