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New Heart Health Statements

  1. Watermelon consumption increases free arginine, which can help maintain cardiovascular function.
  2. Eating watermelon can help maintain cardiovascular health.
  3. Watermelon has amino acids that help maintain the arteries.
  4. Watermelon amino acids can help maintain blood flow and heart health.

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I Love Watermelon

I LOVE WATERMELON
I HeartWATERMELON
Watermelon Everyday
Healthy and Delicious
Good for Your Heart
Good for You!
Mmmmmmmm!
Need We Say More?
Healthy and Delicious Everyday
You Know You Love It
Eat All You Want
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Healthy for Your Heart

While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce this risk.

USDA Article on Citrulline and Heart Healthy Watermelon
Watermelon.org: http://www.watermelon.org/documents/WatermelonServesUpMedicallyImportantAminoAcid.doc
USDA.gov: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2007/070321.htm