Disease Fighting Foods

More disease fighting foods - Red-Fleshed Fruits:

Lycopene is found in pink grapefruits, apricots, watermelon and cooked tomatoes. It is a powerful antioxidant and studies suggest that consumption of foods rich in lycopene is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The protective effect of antioxidants on heart disease has been well documented. In a recently published study, men who had the highest amount of lycopene in their body fat were half as likely to suffer a heart attack as those with the least amount of lycopene in their body fat.

Lycopene is not produced in the body, so you can only obtain its benefits by eating foods rich in lycopene. Tomato products, such as spaghetti sauce, tomato juice, ketchup and pizza sauce are, by far, the major sources of lycopene in the typical American diet.

Best Ways to add lycopene into your diet:

• Tomato Soup


• Spaghetti Sauce


• Adding tomato paste and olive oil to homemade spaghetti sauce


• Watermelon for a snack


• Pink grapefruit for breakfast

Easy, Healthy Lunch Choices

Want something for lunch that’s quick, easy, but also healthy? One of my favorite options is soup! I have found a brand that produces all natural, mostly organic, very tasty soups. The brand is Muir Glen. They have a variety of different choices from Southwest Black Bean to Chicken Noodle. You can find the Muir Glen brand at most stores from Super Target to Market Street. Pair it up with a small salad with a handful of almonds, chopped green apple and craisins. You can’t go wrong!