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Tomatoes

tomatoesTomatoes are one of the richest sources of the antioxidant lycopene, which is the pigment that gives vegetables and fruit their red colour and their disease-fighting properties.

Tomatoes in any form are beneficial for health, but it has been discovered that cooking tomatoes in olive oil releases higher levels of lycopene, so tomato sauce has a higher level of lycopene than raw tomatoes. Home cooked tomato sauce is the preferable option.

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Several studies suggest that the eating foods rich in lycopene is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer and lower incidence of cardiovascular disease. In one study, men who consumed the highest amounts of tomatoes were half as likely to suffer a heart attack as those who consumed the lowest amounts.

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Last reviewed: 5 April 2007 || Last updated: 17 July 2008

 

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