To cook or not to cook tomatoes? Some people claim that tomatoes should be eaten cooked for maximum nutritional value. That’s not the full story however. While lycopene is best absorbed from cooked tomatoes, vitamin C and the enzymes found in tomatoes are best if eaten uncooked. Just adding a dash of olive oil on your raw tomatoes significantly increases the absorption of lycopene. Eating tomatoes in a variety of foods helps ensure the best nutrient absorption. Relish cooked tomatoes in soups, stews, and curries. Enjoy raw ones in salads, sandwiches, and salsas.
Posted on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 19:57:56 +0000
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