What is chaya? Chaya is a perennial shrub or small tree, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (or perhaps C. chayamansa, opinions differ) native to the Yucatan Peninsula and now grows in Florida and far South ...

Can a traditional Mayan leafy green help tackle diabetes? A new review examines Chaya’s bioactive compounds, animal study findings, and interaction concerns, positioning the plant as a candidate for ...

One of the best ways to get a continual supply of food from your garden is to grow tropical perennial plants. The attractive shrub chaya has been providing nutritious greens in many tropical countries ...

Medicinal plants are being increasingly explored for their role in preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular conditions, which are major ...

With so many different varieties to enjoy, soup is a pleasing food for nearly everyone, and chilly outside temperatures deliver a reason to warm up with a bowl of your favorite soup. If you've had ...

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The ancient Maya ate well, blessed as they were with forests teeming with edible plants, insects and game. Isotope analysis of collagen of human bones has led researchers to infer that the Maya ...