By now you've seen the blue clock that I added Harbor Street, but did you scroll down and see the weather box? You can put in your own zip code and get the weather in your area. If you want the weather box, go to Weather.com and sign up. (In this case, you can't simply copy the code as it's linked to my URL.)
I also added Paperback Writer in the Writing Links. PW is an active writer's blog, and the blogger shares a lot of writing information, including royalty statements and other nuts and bolts of the business. Check it out, and tell her that Harbor Street sent ya! (Which will surprise her, since I doubt she knows this blog exists!)
And now a 51313 Harbor Street Health Moment:
Have you heard the latest about watermelon? This delicious summer treat is loaded with lycopene and vitamins A, B6 and C.
A Harvard study concluded that men who ate lycopene-rich diets had a much lower risk of developing certain cancers, especially prostate cancer. In addition, another report indicated that women with the highest lycopene levels had a five-fold lower risk of developing pre-cancerous signs of cervical cancer than women with the lowest lycopene levels.
Other studies with processed tomatoes and tomato products show that lycopene's antioxidant capacity may prevent against hardening of the arteries, a risk factor for heart disease. And, in Europe, researchers have found a statistically significant association between high dietary lycopene and a 48% lower risk of heart disease.
Vitamin A is important for eye health, can help prevent nightblindness, and boosts immunity by enhancing the infection-fighting actions of white blood cells.
Vitamin B6 is used by the body to manufacture brain chemicals (neurotransmitters), such as serotonin, melatonin and dopamine, which preliminary research shows may help the body cope with anxiety and panic.
Vitamin C bolsters the immune system's defenses against infections and viruses and helps protect a body from harmful free radicals that can accelerate aging and conditions such as cataracts.
Watermelon also is certified by the American Heart Association as being heart healthy. Watermelon is low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
And isn't it nice that something so good for you actually tastes good?
3 comments:
Pizza sauce, spaghetti sauce, salads with tomatoes, and watermellon. There's a diet someone could enjoy.
Both the weatherbox and clock are useful. And the watermelon information is very interesting. Perhaps food can lead to cures.
The weatherbox is a good addition.
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