Cactus water is the latest drink to hit the natural beverage market, alongside other plant-based drinks like coconut water and aloe vera juice. Most cactus waters are made by squeezing the juice from ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images If you're looking to broaden your fruit horizons beyond the quotidien, consider the many ways to eat prickly pears.

A close-up of Opuntia, commonly known as prickly pear cactus. A couple of years ago, if someone mentioned "cactus water", you'd probably picture it as something you'd reluctantly consume as a last ...

Question: I recently bought my first home in Santa Rosa. The backyard has a prickly pear cactus that’s about 6 feet tall. Since it’s the first time I’ve owned one, can you share information about it ...

Could cactus pear become a major crop like soybeans and corn in the near future, and help provide a biofuel source, as well as a sustainable food and forage crop? Researchers believe the plant, with ...

Cactus fruit may look intimidating, but once you get past its spiny outsides, it yields a mild and nutrient-rich flesh. This fruit is delicious eaten raw, added to recipes, or turned into a refreshing ...

A staple throughout the Southwest, this desert fruit adds flavor and color to cocktails, salads, salsas, desserts, and more. If you're looking to broaden your fruit horizons beyond the quotidien, ...