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The Bar => The Lounge => Topic started by: Chris_ on July 01, 2008, 11:33:47 AM
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Watermelon, the New Oyster? Fruit Said to Have 'Viagra-Like' Effects on Blood Vessels
Forget the oysters. Texas A&M scientists say watermelon contains ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body's blood vessels and may even increase the libido.
Researchers from Texas A&M have long-studied the fruit and found that it contains natural "enhancers" to the human body.
"We've always known that watermelon is good for you, but the list of its very important healthful benefits grows longer with each study," said Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Center, in a news release from the university.
Watermelon and some other fruits and vegetables contain phyto-nutrients, including lycopene, beta carotene and citrulline, which are compounds that produce healthy reactions in the body, Patil said.
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The highest concentrations of citrulline are found in the rind of the watermelon. Because the rind is not commonly eaten, Texas A&M researchers Steve King and Hae Jeen Bang are working to produce watermelon hybrids that would bring higher concentrations of citrulline to the flesh of the fruit.
Gig 'Em Aggies. :-)
LINK (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,374267,00.html)
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This was alredy a Sienfeld episode.
"Any of that mango left?"
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Cordele, also known as The Watermelon Capital of the World, is a city in Crisp County, Georgia, United States.
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,608 people, 4,303 households, and 2,839 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,222.5 people per square mile (471.8/km²). There were 4,782 housing units at an average density of 503.6/sq mi (194.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 31.90% White, 65.03% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.
That's probably more like 75 - 80% today. :lmao:
Lord I apologize, be with the starving pigmies in New Guinea
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I had melon balls once. I had to take pills.
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I don't believe it. I had half a watermelon for dessert right after lunch today and .....and......and.....I gotta go. Something just came up.
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I had melon balls once. I had to take pills.
Seedless??? :-)