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April 13th 2008 05:42
Get Sauced to Stay Healthy
As if the taste of your grandmother's spaghetti sauce recipe weren't enough incentive. Studies show that the yummy red stuff is a major cancer deterrent, too.
Your risk of developing certain cancers (like prostate, GI, skin, or breast cancer) decreases significantly when you eat 10 or more tablespoons of tomato sauce per week. S'getti, anyone?
Lovely Lycopene
Many scientists believe that the active ingredient responsible for the cancer protection is lycopene, a carotenoid known for its antioxidant properties. All tomato products contain lots of lycopene, but it's more available to your body when it's cooked.
Soup It Up
While you're at it, add some cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower, to your sauce. They contain chemicals that prevent cancer, too -- so you get double protection
Taken from Real Age available free on the web.
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Comment by tlcorbin
Thanks katyzzz, I needed this reminder, that *urp..'scuse me* the sauce enhanced sandwich is good for me, phew . . . I think I've got room for one more.... I'm trying to eat healthy ya know.
Raven
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On the plate really for a normal meal.
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