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Watermelon Has The Same Effect As Viagra?

Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080703/D91MBPC01.html I’d like to comment more on this but I have to run to the Farmer’s market and pick up some watermelon. Actually, I have to rent a truck first…

Sunscreen Is Not Sunblock

I never really thought about this until I was at the Dermatologist yesterday, having a couple chunks of my skin shaved off to perform biopsies on. As I train with my kettlebells outside during the summer, and often have to stand around in the direct sunlight during the course of my job, I need to…

Smaller Fruit Is More Nutritious

Bottom Line Personal, Vol 29, No. 10 May 15, 2008 Smaller Fruit Is More Nutritious As fruits and vegetables grow larger, their vitamin and mineral content declines – along with taste and aroma. Organic fruits and vegetables tend to be smaller in general, so the average organic product may have more nutrients than a comparable…

There’s Always More Time Than Life

A friend of mine told me that a few days ago. She knew I was on vacation for a few weeks and asked me if I was relaxing. I told her about all my house projects and driving back and forth to get kids and drop kids, as well as our workouts and getting ready…

Stay Away From Soy Protein?

(The following article is from the Testosterone site; http://www.t-nation.com/article/most_recent/question_of_strength_june. I can’t handle dairy anymore, and even protein supplements with whey proteins make me break out at 43 years old. I’ve read articles that are pro-soy and anti-soy. You decide for yourself. I’ll probably just stick with eggs and egg protein mixes.) 5 Reasons Soy Sucks…

Spinach and Eggs May Protect Your Eyesight

(image from: http://rockinthestove.com) “Lutein and zeaxanthin — two nutrients found in egg yolks, spinach and other leafy green vegetables — may help prevent harmful short-wavelength light from reaching the macula (center of the eye’s retina). Recent study: People whose diets included high amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin were 35% less likely to develop age-related macular…

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