Q. Your article on pectin and grape juice was awesome. My spine is curved from a 1991 car accident, so I’ve had pain for years. I treat it with heat and ice because I refuse surgery.

Modified citrus pectin (MCP) usually comes in powder form. Some say it may lower cholesterol and help fight against prostate cancer and other cancers. Natural pectin is a sugary carbohydrate found in ...

Pectins — typically referred to using the singular form, pectin — are a class of dietary fibers that are found in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Pectin is often used as a food additive and has ...

Pears are an underrated gut health food, packed with soluble fibres that feed beneficial gut microbes. Dr Rajan shares a simple hack that can enhance benefits.

Summer might be over, but that doesn't mean we can't still jam. As we welcome fall with open arms and a closet full of chunky sweaters, we also get to usher in the opportunity to smear apple jelly on ...

Homemade fruit jam is a delicious, easy way to preserve the flavors of fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or peaches. This recipe combines your favorite fruits with a touch of lemon juice ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found an alternative to the topical antibiotic they're allergic to.