Baba Harold Songhai shared this excerpt from Herbie Hancocks biography,Possibilities I share it because as the Brother mentioned the stereotype that has been associated with this fruit which not only has its origin in Afrika, but gave the caucasion slave traders a source of fluids, and vitamins during the Middle Passage. Besides tasting great and being low in calories because watermelon is mostly water, it is an excellent source of Vitamin C, a major antioxidant. It has a high beta carotene concentration, thus offering a fair amount of vitamin A as well. Both beta carotene with vitamin A, help support good eyesight and prevent glaucoma. High intakes of combined beta-carotene and vitamin C have demonstrated, through clinical and scientific studies to help warding off various cancers, warding off heart disease, reducing arthritis symptoms, and minimizing asthmatic breathing problems. Yo Ubaid, I know plenty of Blacks who wont eat watermelon because they think its slave food. Yes Baba I know, Mtoto-Cash Williams says some wont eat peanutbutter, or oatmeal for the same reason. But like Baba Herbie Hancock I found Music in the call of the huckster to the point that it was the only part I wanted and got in West Philadelphia High School Philla., PAs play Purlie Victorious. There were quite a number of these Brothers singing out what they were selling during my childhood.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:29:28 +0000
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