Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute Of Technology

This study tested whether eating watermelon can lower blood pressure in adults with pre-hypertension (slightly high blood pressure). 39 overweight or obese adults aged 25-65 ate either 1 cup, 2 cups, or no watermelon daily for 4 weeks. Researchers measured 24-hour blood pressure …

This study tested whether eating avocado or mango daily for 8 weeks could improve blood vessel function and thinking skills in 82 adults with pre-diabetes. Participants were randomly assigned to add one of these fruits to their usual diet. Researchers measured blood flow, artery …