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Tomatoes & Avocadoes
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a pigment-rich
antioxidant known as a carotenoid, which reduces cancer risk and cardiovascular
disease. Fats make carotenoids more bioavailable, a fact that makes a strong
case for adding tomatoes to your guacamole.
"This also has a Mediterranean cultural
tie-in," says registered dietitian Susan Bowerman of California
Polytechnic State University. "The lycopene in tomato products such as
pasta sauce is better absorbed when some fat (e.g., olive oil) is present than if
the sauce were made fat free." This may also explain why we love olive oil
drizzled over fresh tomatoes.
And when it comes to salads, don't choose low-fat
dressings. A recent Ohio State University study showed that salads eaten with
full-fat dressings help with the absorption of another carotenoid called
lutein, which is found in green leafy vegetables and has been shown to benefit
vision. If you don't like heavy salad dressing, sprinkle walnuts, pistachios,
or grated cheese over your greens.
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