The health benefits of tomatoes are many and it is the red that is doing that. Whether you are enjoying them as a refreshing juice or tomato sauce they are giving you many benefits. Tomatoes are fat-burning, help prevent cancer, and are a very heart-healthy food.
For sure they are a healthy superfood.
The lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that inhibits free radicals, which are destructive substances in the body. It binds to free radicals, keeping them from creating cell damage that can result in diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
The strongest health benefit is their ability to reduce the risk of heart disease. You can also find lycopene in other red foods like watermelon, apricots, red grapefruit, guava, and papaya.
Note: Cherry tomatoes are among the “Dirty Dozen“ fruits and vegetables with high pesticide residues.
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