The latest superfood on the block is cactus [Photo: Rex Features] Move over kale there’s a new superfood on the health block and it’s every bit as good for you. While you might think twice about ...

Nopal cactus, also known as the prickly pear cactus, is found natively in the southwestern regions of the United States and in Mexico. The flat cactus pads can be eaten when the plant is young. When ...

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 ...

Nopal cactus is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals like calcium. It can help lower blood sugar when added to meals, especially for people with diabetes, but talk with a ...

It's a new year and with that comes all sorts of resolutions. I've seen an abundance of cleansing and juicing recipes on the Internet, and have jumped on the bandwagon. I'm not going on a crazy juice ...

This week we cook up four nopal (cactus) recipes that go beyond the traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes we love in South Texas. Paul Stephen is a food writer for the Express-News. He can be reached ...