El consumo de nopal es auxiliar para el control de la diabetes e hiperglucemia, aseguró Rocío Romero, nutrióloga del Hospital General Regional número 1 del IMSS en Tijuana, Baja California. Se ha ...

Nopales cactus helps improve insulin sensitivity due to its high fibre content and antioxidants, making the body use glucose more effectively.

The prickly pear cactus, most often referred to as “nopal,” has been found to have many nutritional properties. Mexicans are lucky, since said cactus is an essential part of their diet. It is known, ...

A staple vegetable throughout Mexico, these spiky pads have a unique texture and flavor—and limitless culinary possibilities.

Eat cactus? For people living in Mexico and the Southwest, the answer is a resounding yes. Nopal, also known as the prickly pear cactus, grows plentifully there and its health benefits and versatility ...

Prickly desert cactus sounds like the last thing you’d want to eat. But -- surprise! -- once the spines are off, cactus is juicy and tender, great in anything from salads and soups to main courses and ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with food writer Maria Melendez Ayala about nopales, edible cactus plants that are a staple in Mexican cuisine. People across the country are out grilling this weekend. And ...

The prickly pear cactus, most often referred to as nopal, has been found to have many nutritional properties. Mexicans are lucky, since said cactus is an essential part of their diet. : This food ...

Nopales, also known as prickly pear cactus pads, are vastly versatile, antioxidant-packed succulent plants. While these spiny cactus paddles are staples in Mexican cooking, their uses are endless and ...