Now for something completely different. Hope you’ll read the entire piece as it goes into the benefits of watermelon (& other fruits and veggies). ~ Lo
ScienceDaily
Texas A&M University
July 1, 2008
A cold slice of watermelon has long been a Fourth of July holiday staple. But according to recent studies, the juicy fruit may be better suited for Valentine’s Day. That’s because scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase libido.
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There is just so much to know and learn about the health benefits of fruits and vegetables.. The best thing we can do, really, is to eat a wide variety of them, and as much as we can.
Thanks for that post. A good idea for a new nutritional supplement.
Pfizer should by all watermelon farms. 🙂
Indeed. Sandi’a. As in:
La sandi’a es muy sabrosa.
Interesting about your name. 🙂
so interesting. especially since my name is also pronounced like watermelon in spanish.
eek i hope no one tries to eat me
cool article, thanks for posting it, Lo. I’m wondering how a watermelon spiked with vodka would effect the blood flow? Nothing like a good watermelon buzz for breakfast!