​As Italian foods have become a staple of the U.S. diet, so has this ultimate of Italian herbs, basil. Now available in most markets yearround, basil is an incredibly delicious, pungent herb that of course goes great with Italian dishes as well as an array of other cuisines.

Think you know orange juice? Think again! New research has shown this classic, delicious breakfast beverage has even more health benefits than previously thought.

A growing trend in the health and weight loss circles, juice cleanses have been steadily gaining popularity. So what, exactly, is a juice cleanse, and is it actually healthy? We investigate below.