Healthy Mexican Recipes

12 Ways to Make Mexican Food Healthy

Take your fiesta from fatty to fit with these smart swaps, sizzling spices, and more
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12 Ways to Make Mexican Food Healthy // jalepeno c Mitch Mandel

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Turn Up the Spice

It’s easy to ramp up flavor by seasoning your dish with fresh chopped jalapeño or other peppers that pack heat. “Hot chiles are practically calorie-free,” says Jennifer Iserloh, author of The Skinny Chef. “And studies show that the capsaicin—the compound that makes them hot—helps your body burn more calories.”

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