Walking into any pharmacy or health store feels like stepping into a supplement wonderland. Shelves brim with colorful ...

Jujube fruit is packed full of vitamins and minerals. Some say its health benefits also extend to sleep, digestion, and more. (Photo credit: Szefei/Dreamstime) Jujube fruit has been eaten and used in ...

A gardening expert has shared a crucial tip for maintaining your lawn this autumn, warning against leaving fallen fruit on the grass. As autumn sets in, lawns can become littered with fallen leaves, ...

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As more people try to cut back on sugar in the foods they eat, and avoid artificial sweeteners, the market for natural products that can mimic sugar’s taste has grown. One natural sweetener in ...

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A novel method to create nanoparticles from freeze- and air-dried mangosteen was developed to study the effects of these particles on the growth and protein formation of various gram-positive bacteria ...

Monk fruit and stevia are popular zero-calorie natural sweeteners. They're often used in baking, drinks, and other recipes. Both offer sweetness without the calories or blood sugar spikes that come ...

‌If you start your day with a cup of coffee, you must be familiar with coffee beans. But what is coffee fruit? The beans used to brew your morning coffee are the roasted seeds of the coffee fruit.