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| Watermelons 鈥?Don鈥檛 Stop If You See Red! |
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| 作者：Churchga… 文章来源：不详 更新时间：2008-2-12 20:10:28 | 【字体：小 大】 |
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- A truly international fruit! -
Watermelons squeeze nature's goodness into every bit of its being. The fruit is popular as an excellent thirst buster, especially during those sultry summer days. It brings quick respite from the sweltering heat with its cool, scarlet juice and lip-smacking freshness. Indeed, watermelon juice is a veritable delicacy around the world. No wonder, it is grown in 96 countries worldwide, with China leading the production, followed by Egypt, the Mediterranean region and United States. In the U.S. alone, 44 states are growing the fruit including Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, and Arizona.
What makes watermelons an excellent natural source of good health is the fact that they are not only low in calories (only about 51 calories per cup), but also a great source of vitamins A and C, potassium and the antioxidant Lycopene. The goodness of watermelons is threefold. Let's take a closer look at each.
- The natural guard against prostrate cancer -
First, watermelons provide excellent protection from diseases of the prostate, especially cancer. The active agent helping in this beneficial process is Lycopene. And when it comes to Lycopene, it's hard to beat watermelons. Fresh tomatoes are a close second to watermelons in Lycopene content. Mangoes are also rich in the substance.
But what is Lycopene? It is a naturally occurring chemical known for its cancer-fighting properties. Lycopene is responsible for the red color of many fruits and vegetables like tomatoes. Modern research shows that eating watermelons and drinking green tea are a great way to fight cancer of the prostrate.
- Matters of the heart -
Secondly, watermelons do wonders in improving cardiac health. The green fruit has earned the American Heart Association's "heart check" seal of approval. This certification program provides a [1] [2] 下一页
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