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Watermelon May Have Viagra-Effect
Scientists say watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels and may even increase sex drive.
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Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Protect Smokers from Lung Cancer
Tobacco smokers who eat three servings of fruits and vegetables per day and drink green or black tea may be protecting themselves from lung cancer, according to a first-of-its-kind study by UCLA cancer researchers.
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Fruits and Vegetable-Based Diet Helps Preserve Muscle Build
A study suggests fruits and vegetables, diet rich in potassium and other nutrients, may help preserve or gain muscle mass in older men and women.
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Guava fruit is high in antioxidants
The function of natural antioxidants and dietary fiber in foods and biological systems has received a lot of attention lately. Fruits and vegetables are playing an increasingly significant role in the daily diet, because many of them provide an optimal mix of antioxidants—such as vitamins C and E, polyphenols, and carotenoids—along with complex carbohydrates and fiber. Researchers have identified guava fruit to be rich in the aforementioned nutrients.
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Watermelon intake elevates arginine level in humans
USDA researchers report that eating watermelon increases blood amino acid arginine concentration in humans.
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