Nutritionist to the stars, Philip Goglia, has his celebrity clients snacking on two full, raw tomatoes a day.
"It's medically documented that the lycopene in tomatoes promotes fat metabolism and prostate health," he says. "I tell my clients to snack on them throughout the day; with salt, pepper or mustard, or raw. Buy the reddest tomatoes you can find as they contain the most lycopene."
Why tomatoes are good for you
"Lycopene has been found to reduce the risk of prostate and lung cancer, while the incidence of digestive cancers, such as those of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, colon, intestines and rectum, may also be lowered with correct dosages of lycopene. It's also known to be a strong anti-oxidant.", Goglia says.
"Red fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruits and apricots, are the greatest source of lycopene." he adds. "Processed tomato products such as tomato juice, tomato sauce, tomato paste and tomato soup are also great food sources for lycopene."
Recommendation
Take one to two servings of lycopene-rich tomato or tomato products every day for maximum protection against cancers. Cooked tomato products (especially those cooked in olive oil) are the most beneficial. Lycopene is absorbed better if it has been heated.
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