A Cupful of Tomato Keeps Cancer Away

Tomato ketchup, that is. Processed tomato has higher concentration of lycopene than raw tomatoes which loses its vitamin content upon cooking. Lycopene is a nutrient found in tomato sauce and other processed tomato products and plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system and with cancer prevention as well.

Incorporating tomato sauces and juices in your daily diet is by far the easiest way to stay healthy, not to mention, good-tasting too. Lycopene is a phytochemical found in tomatoes that makes them red. This carotenoid pigment is also found in other red fruits such as watermelon, pink grapefruit and red bell pepper.  Other lycopene rich fruits are pink guava, goji berries and gac.

When absorbed by the body, lycopene will instill itself to the liver, lungs, prostate gland, colon and skin. All of which will greatly benefit from lycopene. It is proven as a powerful antioxidant which combats free radicals from damaging our cells. Because of this, it protects us from premature skin aging which results to a pinkish glow, a definite sign of healthy skin. It also reduces risk of prostate cancer to male. Lycopene promotes good cardiovascular health thus preventing heart attacks from happening.

Tomato, when eaten raw is a great source of vitamin C for stronger immune system and fiber which helps the digestive system to function well.

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