Food For Thought...

Tomato Sauce- more healthful than we thought

It turns out that processed tomato products can add significant value to our nutritional health. Recent research shows that Lycopene, a phytochemical and strong anti-oxidant, becomes more available in tomato products that have been exposed to heat rather than fresh tomatoes. Several studies have shown that a diet containing Lycopene can help reduce your risk of prostate cancer and heart disease. Lycopene is not produced in the body so you can only receive its benefits by eating foods rich in lycopene. Major sources of Lycopene are found in tomato sauce, tomato soup, ketchup, tomato juice, and pizza sauce.

Finally, a good and healthful excuse to eat spaghetti!  Enjoy!

For a quick and simple dinner, open a jar of a tomato-based sauce, pour over your favorite pasta (try whole wheat pasta) and top with steamed vegetables.