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11. Tomatoes

Lovers of Italian food everywhere will be happy to learn that tomatoes are just as nutritious as they are delicious. The scarlet star of sauces is particularly rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that becomes even more potent in health benefits after cooking and processing. Regular lycopene intake may help prevent skin damage, heart disease, and certain cancers.

Try This: Enjoy that Caprese salad—studies have shown that serving fresh, uncooked tomatoes with olive oil vastly improves lycopene absorption.

Tomato being sliced with a sharp kitchen knife

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