The Amazing Tomato

Everyone knows that we should eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. But are all these foods equal? One fruit in particular has become the focus of increasing research attention - it's delicious, inexpensive and virtually free from any adverse effects - the tomato!

Pharmacist Ron Levin, who spent most of his career with leading-edge medical research companies, and science writer Gerard Cheshire, present The Red Bodyguard, a deft mixture of fascinating popular science and practical health advice. They explain why and how tomatoes offer a much higher prospect of good or better health, especially those aged 40 and over, and why cooked or processed tomatoes are the best tomatoes of all. The risk of developing major chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, and prostate cancer in men, are among the most likely to be reduced by this incredible fruit. Read The Red Bodyguard and you'll never turn down a tomato again!

So what's so good about tomatoes? According to a recent article in Medical News Today, they are:

-- nutrient-rich -- devoid of any fat -- very low salt and sugar -- have an exceedingly low Glycaemic Index -- an excellent source of folate, vitamins C & E, flavonoids and carotenoids, all of which contribute to cancer protection easily the richest source of lycopene - a powerful antioxidant and the source of the tomato's color.

So whether you prefer them diced, steamed, sliced, baked, sautéed, boiled or sauced, add more tomatoes into your healthy diet, and put this amazing fruit to work for you!