NEWS

January 29, 2008
Aptos, California

WEB MD Names Tomatoes as one of the Six Superfoods Every Woman Needs to Stay Healthy and Strong
excerpted from an article reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelma, MPH, RD, LD

Super Food #4 – Tomatoes, including tomato products like sauce, soup, juice and salsa

What it does – The powerhouse nutrient in all these fruits is lycopene. And, according to Miller, while the headlines touted its protective effects against prostate cancer, more quiet research has shown it has tremendous health benefits for women as well.

“Research is starting to show that lycopene may protect against breast cancer,” Miller says. ”And it’s also a powerful antioxidant that can help a woman fight heart disease.”

The very latest research shows it may also help keep you looking younger longer by protecting against UV damage from the sun.

Read the full WebMD article