Acai Versus Nopal Cactus Fruit With so many different “super foods” out there on the market claiming to aid with this health issue or that, it can be difficult to determine what is truth and what is fiction. Two common fruits that are advertised as effective at
Prickly pear juice has been recorded as being consumed by natives as far back as the early 1500 within the desert regions of Mexico and the southwestern United States. Whether made from the paddle-like pads of the prickly pear cactus plant or the micro-needle covered pear fruits,
The Prickly Pear Cactus is a commonly known plant of the Cactaceae (cactus) family. The genus name of this spiky plant, Opuntia, was given in respect for the ancient city of Opus or Locris, Greece. The common name prickly pear refers to the pear-like fruits, often sold in
The nopal cactus is one of the nutritional world’s great secrets… Though a staple in Mexican, Syrian and Sicilian cuisine, within the US, it seems knowledge of the cactus as a food source is limited to the Southwest region where it is more commonly found. The nopal
Naturopathic or holistic approaches to health are becoming increasingly popular as we learn more about how our bodies function and what we can do to keep them in optimum condition. Rather than ignoring healthy practices and dealing with the consequences with expensive prescription medications later, we’ve realized
In December of 2010, Dr. Oz did a show on the 7 natural wonders of the world. Though the majority of the plants that graced the list traditionally grow outside the US, ranked at #6 was the Nopal Cactus of the Sonoran Desert (Arizona & Northern Mexico).
