Functional Component: The phytochemical
lycopene.
What they do: The strongest evidence exists for lycopene’s role in the reduction of prostate cancer, but it also may reduce the risk of certain other cancers, and heart disease.
Foods: Whole fresh or canned tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato soup (low-salt), salsa, gazpacho.
What they do: The strongest evidence exists for lycopene’s role in the reduction of prostate cancer, but it also may reduce the risk of certain other cancers, and heart disease.
Foods: Whole fresh or canned tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato soup (low-salt), salsa, gazpacho.
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