Researchers found that olive oil raised the antioxidant activity
of the lycopene in tomatoes, while no effect was seen with the sunflower oil.
And a 2002 study, published in the Journal of Agriculture revealed that cooking actually boosts the amount
of lycopene in tomatoes, with one type of lycopene, cis - lycopene, rising 35 per cent after being cooked for 30 minutes at 88 degrees celsius.
Not exact matches
The processing method used
in canning
tomatoes causes the release
of a greater amount
of lycopene than what is usually found
in raw
tomatoes.
In a recent study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, scientists from the University of Manchester revealed that lycopene found in tomato paste offered skin protection against ultraviolet radiation by inhibiting free radical damage and supporting collagen productio
In a recent study published
in the British Journal of Dermatology, scientists from the University of Manchester revealed that lycopene found in tomato paste offered skin protection against ultraviolet radiation by inhibiting free radical damage and supporting collagen productio
in the British Journal
of Dermatology, scientists from the University
of Manchester revealed that
lycopene found
in tomato paste offered skin protection against ultraviolet radiation by inhibiting free radical damage and supporting collagen productio
in tomato paste offered skin protection against ultraviolet radiation by inhibiting free radical damage and supporting collagen production.
But why not???
Tomatoes are amazing and contain high levals
of lycopene which is a superstar
in fighting cancers
of all kinds.
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant, giving many fruits and vegetables their color, especially
tomatoes, that are great for the prevention
of cancers
in the bladder, prostate, cervix and pancreas.
The vitamin A
in these peppers is also good for eye health, and since they contain
lycopene (which is what makes
tomatoes and these peppers red), they may help
in the prevention
of prostate and lung cancers.
Absorption
of lycopene increase
in cooked
tomatoes.
Doctors and scientists now encourage men to eat a lot
of tomato products because they are rich
in lycopene, which seems to lower the risk
of prostate cancer.
Chili is one
of our winter mainstays — good source
of fiber and
lycopene from the
tomatoes w / a little kick tossed
in for good measure!
In the US, meat producers are now also able to take advantage of the benefits of Tomat - O - Red ® to enhance the appearance of their products, with the USDA having recently approved a five-fold increase in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in ready - to - eat meat product
In the US, meat producers are now also able to take advantage
of the benefits
of Tomat - O - Red ® to enhance the appearance
of their products, with the USDA having recently approved a five-fold increase
in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in ready - to - eat meat product
in the level
of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant
in ready - to - eat meat product
in ready - to - eat meat products.
The increase, announced last fall, allows
tomato lycopene colorants to replace FD&C Red # 40 and carmine
in a wide assortment
of deli meats, sausage and hot dogs.
LycoRed Ltd has developed new formulations
of vegetarian red colourants as part
of its Tomat - O - Red line
of tomato lycopene colour to be used
in various food and beverage applications.
Tomatoes are rich
in lycopene, which is an important substance that keeps the body safe from various types
of cancer.
One case
in point are studies that show that the human body is able to absorb
lycopene better from
tomato sauce than from raw
tomatoes — cooking
tomatoes improves the bioavailability
of the antioxidant, he said.
But
lycopene, a deep - red plant pigment and powerful antioxidant, not only shows up
in plants such as
tomatoes for free, its bioavailability is actually increased by the boiling, squeezing and other rigors
of food processing.
Your foodie friends will marvel over the misshapen slices
of tomato in your caprese salad — so retro, yet still with 40 times the
lycopene, and 20 percent
of the water requirements
of last century's crops!
Early epidemiological studies suggested that men who ate diets rich
in tomato products enjoyed lower than average rates
of prostate cancer, and
lycopene was identified as the likely reason.
Pike is also breeding carrots rich
in lycopene — a chemical that gives
tomatoes their red color and may also reduce the risk
of cancer.
A higher intake by postmenopausal women
of the natural antioxidant
lycopene, found
in foods like
tomatoes, watermelon and papaya, may lower the risk
of renal cell carcinoma, a type
of kidney cancer.
«Most
tomato lycopene that we eat exists as the all - trans isomer, a rigid and straight form, but
in the bodies
of regular
tomato consumers, most
lycopene exists as cis isomers, which tend to be bent and flexible.
URBANA, Ill. — Years
of research
in University
of Illinois scientist John Erdman's laboratory have demonstrated that
lycopene, the bioactive red pigment found
in tomatoes, reduces growth
of prostate tumors
in a variety
of animal models.
And when you consider all the added sugars found
in most commercial brands
of this condiment, it's no wonder it got such a bad rep.. However, if you can find a brand without any added sugars or make it by yourself with
tomatoes, vinegar, salt and spices, ketchup can become a real healthful gem
in your diet — it's very low
in calories (there are only 15 calories
in one tablespoon, compared to 100 calories
in one tablespoon
of mayonnaise), contains practically no fat and it's especially high
in lycopene, one
of the most important cancer - fighting phytonutrients found
in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables.
Tomatoes are rich
in lycopene, which helps reduce inflammation
in the lungs and throughout the rest
of the body.
A study published
in the British Journal
of Nutrition
in 2008 found that 198 subjects who followed a strict raw food diet lacked antioxidant
lycopene — a red pigment found
in tomatoes and proven to protect cells from free radicals and fight collagen depletion, heart disease and skin cancer.
Tomatoes are rich
in flavor and high
in lycopene, an antioxidant that may help prevent the clogging
of the arteries by stopping the oxidation
of cholesterol.
Also, the
lycopene found
in tomatoes stimulates the production
of pro-collagen, the precursor to collagen that also aids
in UV protection.
The
lycopene found
in tomatoes makes skin less sensitive to UV light damage and has been shown to improve bone mass, which can reduce the risk
of osteoporosis.
For instance, red
tomatoes and raspberries are rich
in the antioxidant
lycopene; orange carrots are plentiful
in beta - carotene; spinach and broccoli are good sources
of vitamins K, C and E; and blueberries are abundant
in anthocyanins.
Carrots contain 1.22 mcg
of lycopene, a carotenoid most famously found
in tomatoes but actually found
in higher concentrations
in watermelon.
Another bonus
of fat: it helps your body absorb beta - carotene and
lycopene (both powerful antioxidants found
in tomatoes, carrots, and red peppers).
There is only 1828 micrograms
of lycopene in 100 grams
of papaya as opposed to 3041 micrograms
in 100 grams
of cooked
tomato.
For example, when the skins
of tomatoes are included
in the making
of the
tomato paste, the
lycopene and beta - carotene content
of the paste is significant higher according to research studies.
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that plays an important role
in bone health, and the
tomatoes» phytonutrients support a healthy heart (they have been shown to have anti-aggregation properties (prevents clumping
of blood)-RRB-.
In 2003, a research study published in «Acta Horticulturae» reported that watermelon with dark - red flesh provided as much of the compound lycopene as tomatoe
In 2003, a research study published
in «Acta Horticulturae» reported that watermelon with dark - red flesh provided as much of the compound lycopene as tomatoe
in «Acta Horticulturae» reported that watermelon with dark - red flesh provided as much
of the compound
lycopene as
tomatoes.
i thought oil was nexcessary for absorbtion
of antioxidants such as carotene,
lycopene and lutein.They are better absorbed
in the gut when fat is included
in the meal.For example the nutritional benefit
of tomato is increased when eaten with some form
of fat such as cooked
in olive oil.
Tomatoes are well - known for their amazing antioxidant content, specifically the antioxidant
lycopene which is wonderful for aiding
in the prevention
of skin cancer and even prostate cancer.
Tomatoes are a nutritious source
of vitamin C and potassium, and they also contain
lycopene, a nutrient that can cut your risk
of heart disease and cancer, according to a review published
in the Sept. 19, 2000 issue
of «Canadian Medical Association Journal.»
Tomatoes are an exceptional source
of a powerful antioxidant called
lycopene, another ally
in the fight against chronic diseases including cancer.
These results suggest that it may be a good idea to add more fruits and vegetables rich
in lycopene - like
tomato, guava, and papaya - to a healthy diet, since higher serum
lycopene concentrations are related to a decreased risk
of mortality among individuals with metabolic syndrome.
Tomatoes are rich
in the antioxidant
lycopene, which has been proven to provide long - term protection against the effects
of UV radiation.
Aside from
tomatoes,
lycopene is concentrated
in several other types
of fruits.
As you will see, cooking
tomatoes does
in fact increase the bioavailability
of lycopene.
Cooked
tomatoes are actually higher
in bioavailable
lycopene because processing
tomatoes reduces water content and thus increases the concentration
of the phytochemical.
Although further research needs to be conducted, the study suggests that compounds other than
lycopene could also be playing a role
in the preventative action
of tomatoes.
Tomatoes actually have all
of the major carotenoids
in them, not just the
lycopene, and because they are all present, they work synergistically together to boost the antioxidant capacity and health benefits
of the fruit.
Lycopene, to help stabilize DNA structures
in the nuclei
of skin cells and promote smoother skin: Mostly found
in tomatoes, small amounts
in guava, watermelon, and pink grapefruit
Lastly, it's interesting to note that cooking
tomatoes in olive oil can maximize the amount
of lycopene you absorb (72).
In a review
of studies analyzing different forms
of lycopene, researchers found that
tomatoes and
tomato products reduced inflammation more than
lycopene supplements (71).
According to studies performed by the worldwide famous centers
of medicine,
lycopene in tomato products is protective against the risk
of skin cancer, which has become the disease
of our age, not specifically caused by sun, but by a build up
of toxins
in the body.