I know we’re in full fall mode here at Blissfully Domestic, but I think I have a reason for you to cling to a last vestige of summer. According to an article appearing on Science Daily, watermelon “may have a Viagra-like effect to the body’s blood vessels may even increase libido“.

Scientists know that when watermelon is consumed, citrulline is converted to arginine through certain enzymes. Arginine is an amino acid that works wonders on the heart and circulation system and maintains a good immune system, Patil said.

“The citrulline-arginine relationship helps heart health, the immune system and may prove to be very helpful for those who suffer from obesity and type 2 diabetes,” said Patil. “Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it.”

“Watermelon may not be as organ specific as Viagra,” Patil said, “but it’s a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side-effects.”

It seems that watermelon is quickly becoming the new wonder fruit! So while apples and pears and pomegranates may be all the rage this time of year, don’t give watermelon the snub just yet. Snatch up that last bit of watermelon from your grocer’s bins or cold storage shelves and give summer a proper send off! If you know what I mean!

Viva la Watermelon!

So, Extraordinary Wives…how about we discuss this more at The League?

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Malia is the Wedded Bliss editor and co-authors the blog, live. laugh. love., with her husband, DB.