According to the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University, 25 wild pepper species and five domesticated species of peppers exist.

Hot peppers produce a burning sensation in your mouth because they contain a compound called capsaicin.

Maybe we need a little extra “zip” during the long, cold winter to keep us going.

Apples are a good source of fiber and vitamin C.

Trim your intake of sweetened beverages and try reducing the amount of sugar in recipes.

In general, leftover perishable foods (cooked meat, casseroles, vegetables) kept at 40 F or below should be used within three or four days.

When grocery prices are anything but appetizing, you’ll want to minimize food waste.

Coffee cups and water bottles can harbor bacteria and viruses.

Antibacterial products are linked by some researchers to the development of “superbugs” resistant to antibiotics.

We don’t have to eat a boring diet to maintain our weight, but we do need to think about our food choices.