You already know that olive oil is pretty much liquid gold. A staple of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, the go-to cooking oil is used in everything from soups to salads to stir-fries. But what ...

Hypertension affects about 30% of adults worldwide. Garlic has blood pressure-lowering properties and the mechanism of action is biologically plausible. Our trial assessed the effect, dose–response, ...

Piperine, found in black pepper, has been shown to have positive health effects. BioPerine, a piperine extract found in supplements, may help improve nutrient absorption and blood sugar levels, fight ...

Vanilla extract is serious business to us — take a glance at any of our dessert recipes and more often than not, you’ll find it included. To really find the best ones, we asked our entire editorial ...

You’ve probably heard about the long-standing health debate on drinking coffee. Researchers go back and forth on whether the popular brew is good for you. There is also controversy about the use of ...

Nope, not all vanilla is the same. Here’s what you need to know about where vanilla flavoring actually comes from. To get to the bottom of this food fact, Reader’s Digest dove into the history of the ...

Vanilla is a spice from the pods of the vanilla plant, a vine that attaches to trees and grows in tropical climates. The plant is a member of the orchid family and is the only edible fruit in this ...