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In connection with our recent collaboration with TABASCO\u00ae Brand, we wanted to ask a registered dietician how hot sauce, and TABASCO\u00ae Sauce in particular, compares to other condiments. <\/em><\/p>\n Walk down the condiment aisle at any grocery store and there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll find a row of hot sauce bottles. Often made with three key ingredients\u2014aged red peppers, salt, and distilled white vinegar\u2014the first hot sauce was allegedly made by the Aztecs in 7000 B.C.<\/a>!<\/p>\n But compared to other condiments, is hot sauce healthy? We asked registered dietitian Katherine Basbaum, MS, RD, whether or not all that spice is good for you, according to research.<\/p>\n \u201cMany of the reported health benefits of hot sauce are linked specifically to the active component in chili peppers, called capsaicin,\u201d Basbaum explains. Studies have found capsaicin may:<\/p>\n One caveat, according to Basbaum: While the research shows some association between hot sauce and positive health outcomes, many of the studies used a higher concentration of capsaicin than the average person consumes. Aka, you\u2019re unlikely to see significant benefits in a standard serving of hot sauce. <\/p>\n With 0 calories per 1-teaspoon serving, hot sauce is lower in calories than most other condiments. It also contains 0 grams of fat, making it a lower fat option than something like mayonnaise<\/a> which has 11 grams of fat or ranch<\/a>, which has 16. Plus, hot sauce has 0 grams of sugar or carbs.<\/p>\n And as for how hot sauces compare to one another, TABASCO\u00ae Sauce is one of the lowest in sodium\u2014by far. \u201cSome other brands of hot sauce with similar flavor profiles have up to five times more sodium per teaspoon than TABASCO\u00ae Sauce,\u201d Basbaum points out.<\/p>\n The short answer: yes. <\/p>\n The longer answer: \u201cThere is no doubt that hot sauce is an excellent way to help maintain a healthy diet since it adds a lot of flavor to foods with zero calories and a small amount of sodium,\u201d Basbaum explains. <\/p>\n She adds that it\u2019s a satisfying alternative to other sauces and seasonings that are higher in fat, sugar, or calories.<\/p>\n When it comes to adding hot sauces into your daily menu, a few shakes of the bottle can add a lot of flavor to almost any food or meal. But some of our favorites include: <\/p>\n Fun fact: <\/strong>You can explore and save over 2,000 healthy recipes in MyFitnessPal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Basbaum generally cautions not to go overboard with any hot sauce, especially if you have a sensitive stomach. <\/p>\n And if you\u2019re curious about the sodium content, you can always track your intake with MyFitnessPal<\/a>. That way you can enjoy your daily dose of hot sauce sans salt overload.<\/p>\n The post Is Hot Sauce the Healthiest Condiment?<\/a> appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We asked a registered dietitian whether or not all that spice is good for you, according to research.The potential health benefits of hot sauce<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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