Longan Fruit: Nutrition, Benefits and How to Eat It
Longan fruit supplies vitamin C and copper in sweet, translucent flesh. See fresh and dried nutrition, preparation tips and what sleep research does not prove.
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Aloe Vera Juice for Acid Reflux: Does It Work and Is It Safe?
Can aloe vera juice ease acid reflux? What the one trial found, which type of aloe drink is safe, side effects, and the treatments that work better.
Acai Berry Benefits: Nutrition Facts and What Research Shows
Acai pulp can fit into a varied diet, but small studies do not establish weight-loss benefits. Learn how to compare packs and calculate a whole bowl.
Bambara Beans: Nutrition, Benefits and How to Cook Them
Bambara beans are African legumes that add plant protein to meals. Learn what cooked-food research shows and how to choose, soak and cook them.
Nopales (Cactus Pads): Benefits, Nutrition and How to Cook Them
Nopales are edible cactus pads with fiber and magnesium for few calories. See USDA nutrition facts, the limits of blood-sugar research and safe preparation.
Psoralea Seeds (Babchi): Uses, Research and Skin Safety
Psoralea (babchi) seeds are used for vitiligo and psoriasis. What the research shows, the serious sunburn and liver risks, and how babchi differs from bakuchiol.
Kohlrabi Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts
Kohlrabi is a crunchy cabbage relative that supplies plenty of vitamin C and useful fiber for few calories. Peel the tough outside, then eat the tender stem raw or cooked.
Exotic Fruits You Can Buy in the US (and Where to Find Them)
Short answer: Asian, Latin American and other specialty grocery stores are useful places to look for unfamiliar fruits. Availability varies by season and location; frozen fruit or pulp may be easier to find. On this page Dragon Fruit Rambutan Durian Jackfruit Chayote Asian Pear Longan Lucuma When you think of fruits, you might picture apples, … Read more
Calamondin Fruit: Nutrition, Benefits and How to Use It
Calamondin, also called calamansi, is a small citrus fruit with sharply sour juice and a fragrant, edible peel. Use it like lemon or lime in cooking.
Bignay Fruit (Antidesma bunius): Nutrition, Benefits and Uses
Bignay is a small, tart fruit from the tropical tree Antidesma bunius. Ripe berries can be eaten fresh or made into juice, preserves and wine.