Health Benefits of Tomatoes
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May Reduce Risk of Certain Cancers
Tomatoes contain powerful antioxidants called carotenoids. Carotenoids may provide people some protection against certain cancers. The antioxidant lycopene, in particular, may help reduce the risk of developing prostate, pancreatic and digestive cancers. Studies show tomatoes are responsible for 80 percent of all lycopene found in American diets.2Kralj, Richard Andrew. ‘Health Benefits of Tomatoes.’ Penn State Extension, 7 Apr. 2021, extension.psu.edu/health-benefits-of-tomatoes
Improving diets by including more antioxidant rich foods like tomatoes may be beneficial to boost overall health. Most find it easy to eat more tomatoes.
