A small red berry grown in South Florida is helping cancer patients reclaim something many lose during treatment: the ability to enjoy food.
Known scientifically as Synsepalum dulcificum, the fruit is commonly called the “miracle fruit” because of its remarkable effect on taste buds — particularly for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Julie Ascen has been battling MALT lymphoma for nearly a year. Even before starting chemotherapy, eating was a struggle…