Close up of freshly picked maca root with vegetative growth

Maca Maca Maca: It’s OK to Be a Believer

While maca may not be the best looking vegetable, take notice of its health claims, especially if you need a boost of energy in or out of bed.
Pistachios arranged to make the outline of a heart

Pistachios: Get Crackin’ for Better Health

Most nuts have some health benefits – then there's pistachios. Backed by science, pistachios may help prevent cardiovascular disease and age-related macular degeneration.
Bunch of yellow dandelion blooms against green vegetative backdrop

Dandelion: A Seedy Weed or Medicine You Need?

Disguised as lawn garbage, the dandelion is actually king of the (plant) jungle with an impressive array of health benefits backed by science.
Bundle of fresh garcinia cambogia fruit with a measuring tape wrapped around it

Garcinia Cambogia: Weight Loss Helper or Risky Solution?

Once promoted on talk shows as a miracle weight loss remedy, garcinia cambogia's detractors now say fat chance.
Close up of ginger roots piled on top of each other

Ginger Health Benefits, Side Effects and Truth About Claims

Ginger is a popular spice with a legion of alleged medicinal properties – but how amazing and mighty is it really?