This versatile fruit - yes, it's a fruit - is high in vitamin A and C, and is one of the best sources of lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of prostatecancer and heart disease.
If you can't find fresh tomatoes at your local market, try the packaged variety. Tomato products such as spaghetti sauce or tomato pasta can deliver up to ten times more lycopenethan vine-ripe fruits. ( The canning process breaks down tomato cell walls, making it easier for the body to absorb lycopene.)
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