Karen Man, the former co-owner and pastry chef of the renowned but-now-shuttered Oxheart restaurant, walked into my house one morning recently for a cup of chai. She also brought with her a small ...

Bitter melons may resemble cucumbers and may be called melons, but they are neither. Certainly, these long green fruits are bitter. Despite that, one bite soon leads to another: I find myself chewing ...

Lower your blood sugar naturally, soothe digestive disorders, and prevent infections — even cancer. With these capabilities, it’s no wonder bitter melon is considered a superfood. But chances are, you ...

I see lots of familiar things on my early-morning run through the neighborhood. Neighbors walking with their dogs and morning coffee and kids weighed down by backpacks waiting for the school bus are a ...

Bitter melon is a plant that grows in parts of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America. Its fruit looks like a cucumber and has a very strong bitter taste. People use bitter melon as both a ...

Bitter melon may contain compounds that may help lower blood sugar. However, if you consume it in excess or with certain medications, it may have negative effects on your health. Bitter melon, also ...