Daily Archives: September 29, 2008

Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects

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Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects

A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra — but don’t necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long.

Read Full Article at MSNBC.com: Men’s health

or, you could take arginine supplements, if watermelon isn’t in season. Watermelon also gives you prostate protecting lycopene, and, although relatively high in glycemic index, the glycemic load is quite low–this is a good thing if you’re watching your weight.

Broccoli nudges genes to fight cancer

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Broccoli nudges genes to fight cancer

Just a few more portions of broccoli each week may protect men from prostate cancer, according to British researchers who examined the biology of the cruciferous veggie.

Read Full Article at MSNBC.com: Men’s health

This is another report from the front, telling us that our genes may have less to do with our health destiny than our diets and behaviors do. Clearly, what we eat has powerful impact on which genes get expressed and which ones don’t. Whether or not we get cancer, heart disease, or diabetes rests in which genes get expressed and which ones don’t–and  a good deal of this rests in what we choose to eat, and whether or not we choose to be physicaly active. i thinkI’m going to go eat some brocolli…..