Prickly pear cactus, a member of the genus Opuntia, also known
as nopal cactus, grows in warm, arid parts of the world.
Not exact matches
The nutritional value of one cactus stem of Opuntia ficus - indica — a «prickly pear» cactus popular in Mexico, where it is known
as «
nopal» — is often compared to that of a beef steak, and the roots of species such
as Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus which is listed
as Near Threatened, are used
as anti-inflammatories.
Nopal cactus is high in fiber which means it works
as an appetite suppressant and helps you fight cravings for food during the day.
Nopal, also known
as prickly pear cactus, has been one of the most important botanicals consumed
as a health - promoting food for centuries.
Nopal cactus (Opuntia ficus - indica)
as a source of bioactive compounds for nutrition, health and disease.
Where
as hoodia may help supress a person's appetite the
nopal cactus fruit has a powerful diuretic effect on fat cells.
Not only do Slender Pops contain the South African hoodia cactus extract but it also has two extracts from the opuntia indicia or
nopal cactus
as well.
Nopal Dip Sausage and Pepper Jack dip This post may be linked at these fabulous blogs
as well
as Weekend Potluck.