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Watermelon lowers blood pressure.
A dose of watermelon a day could help keep high blood pressure at bay. Researchers have discovered that the fruit is rich in compounds that widen blood vessels – and may cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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Juice of reject watermelons can be efficiently fermented into ethanol
Watermelon juice can be a valuable source of biofuel. Researchers have shown that the juice of reject watermelons can be efficiently fermented into ethanol.
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Celery is 96 per cent water – but is also rich in minerals
A new study had found that some fruit and vegetables may hydrate the body twice as effectively as a glass of water – making them a refreshing snack option during the hot summer months.
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Heart-shaped watermelons are just the latest twist on Japan’s love affair with the juicy green & red fruit. I’ve written about square watermelon (below) grown in special forms that make the fruit easier to pack, stack & store but these “lovely” melons turn that concept on its head while speaking to the heart. Continue reading… “Heart-Shaped Watermelons”
Juicy Goodness
A cool, juicy watermelon is a refreshing fruit for many. However, watermelons may have the same effect as Viagra, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Watermelons have an ingredient called citrulline that could trigger the production of a compound that relaxes the body’s blood vessels, which is also what happens when a man takes Viagra.
Scientists in Texas say that citrulline reacts with the body’s enzymes when consumed in large quantities and is then changed to arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart and circulatory systems.
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If you thought watermelon is just a fruit that refreshes parched throats, here’s something you should know – the juicy fruit has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase libido.
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