Edible cacti, especially Opuntia cladodes, show consistent short-term benefits for postprandial blood glucose and modest improvements in lipid biomarkers, largely driven by soluble fiber and bioactive ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to cut and prepare Dragon Fruit, Pitaya, or Pitahaya to eat. I will also do a dragon fruit taste test. Dragon Fruit is an exotic fruit ...

Growing a pear tree indoors lets you enjoy fresh fruit at home, even if you don’t live in the right outdoor climate. Choose a small, self-fertile pear variety and plant it in a roomy pot with good ...

Eating dragon fruit can help boost your immune system. Dragon fruit may improve heart health by reducing "bad" cholesterol. The fiber in dragon fruit helps with digestion and promotes healthy bacteria ...

With giant thorns and slimy innards, cactus doesn't look like your average food. But with the right approach, you can make a tasty meal without getting maimed. FDA intends to put its most serious ...

Anthocyanins are essential plant pigments that determine fruit coloration and contribute to stress protection and human nutrition. This study identifies a KANADI-like transcription factor, PuKAN4, as ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ever walked past a cactus with broad, flat, ovoid pads with colorful spiky balls growing from them? You just walked past a source of food.

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Botanist Leilooney (@leilooney) recently stumbled upon an interesting plant while foraging and shared some information about it with her TikTok followers. "There is no such thing as overharvesting ...

Nopal cactus is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals like calcium. It can help lower blood sugar when added to meals, especially for people with diabetes, but talk with a ...