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The Phytochemicals in Cucurbitaceae Family Vegetables

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The Cucurbitaceae family vegetables include the common cucumber that most people are familiar with from supermarkets. However, melons are also part of this family. Both cucumbers and melons are medicinal in nature, and this relates to the phytochemicals they contain. … Continue reading →

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