Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

Asian American chefs are embracing the medicinal gourd anew. By Cathy Erway On broad banana leaves, dishes of sweet soy dipping sauce, a creamy pork liver sauce, a bubbling pinakbet, some sticky rice ...

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 melon is on the rise. It's long been a staple in Asian, African and Caribbean kitchens, either cooked or eaten raw. But now, bitter melon is becoming trendy as a popular supplement that ...

In bars from Hong Kong to Vancouver, the medicinal tang of bitter melon is making its way onto drinks menus. The Bitter Sweet cocktail at Jade & Clover in Lower Manhattan features bitter melon in ...

You won’t be bitter about this. A weird, warty vegetable is the latest darling of the wellness world, packed with antioxidants, nutrients and a bold flavor that’s not for the faint of heart. While ...

Laboratory studies suggest bitter melon can fight microbes like E. coli, Salmonella, herpes viruses and even malaria parasites. Early research also points to potential anti-cancer properties, ...

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), or bitter gourd, may offer benefits for inflammation, blood sugar control, and weight management. Bitter melon is a vine-grown fruit that resembles a bumpy cucumber ...