THE FAB 13 ~ #9 TOMATOES

The BIG C has been around for decades on end, I'm sure for centuries but of course we were not aware of what this deadly disease was or how it would ravish the human body. Researchers have found several foods that have the BEST properties that assist our bodies in fighting cancerous cells. I have found that most of the foods on the list can be grown right in your backyard, healthy living & eating starts at home.

Tomatoes are part of this vast list (no 2 lists seem to be the exact same) of SUPER FOODS. Now the question of the day is, are tomatoes a fruit or a veggie? With this tastey little treat, does it really matter? According to Wikipedia, a tomato is a savory, typically red, edible fruit, as well as the plant which bears it. This "fruit" originated from South America, it was shared with the world after the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
Choose foods with phytochemicals, found in beans and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kale. Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, romaine lettuce, and collard greens are packed with fiber, lutein, and carotenoids, all cancer-fighting substances. Foods rich in the vitamins C, E, and A, all antioxidants themselves, can protect you from cancer by preventing the growth of free radicals in your body, so stock up on oranges, avocados, and apricots!

This fruit/vegetable is the epitome of a cancer-fighting superfood. Not only do tomatoes contain lycopene, the antioxidant phytochemical that also helps prevent heart disease, but they're a good source of vitamins A, C, and E,all enemies of cancer-friendly free radicals. Add lots of tomatoes, spinach, and peppers on top of ready-made pizza dough and top with tomato sauce (make your own so you know exactly what's in it) and part-skim mozzarella. Pop some cherry tomatoes into your romaine lettuce salad. Stuff your sandwiches with sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and alfalfa sprouts or shredded broccoli.