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Friday 17 January 2014

Featured food of the day tomatoes.



"Tomatoes are a treasure of riches when it comes to their antioxidant benefits. In terms of conventional antioxidants, tomatoes provide an excellent amount of vitamin C and beta-carotene; a very good amount of the mineral manganese; and a good amount of vitamin E. In terms of phytonutrients, tomatoes are basically off the chart.

While not as thoroughly researched as these other areas of antioxidant support, cardiovascular support, and anti-cancer benefits, several other health benefit areas are important to mention with respect to tomatoes. Diets that include tomatoes have been linked with reduced risk of some neurological diseases (including Alzheimer's disease) in multiple studies. Tomato-containing diets have also been linked in a few studies with reduced risk of obesity."

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All the best Jan

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cherry tomatoes, the smaller variety are good in salads. Val

Lowcarb team member said...

I agree Val the smaller variety do go well in salads.

A large sliced tomato with some mozzarella cheese makes a quick and easy lunch dish.

Thanks for your comment

All the best Jan