Tomatoes can help send cancer packing

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Tomatoes can help send cancer packing

Posted May 29th 2007 3:10PM by Brian White
Filed under: All Cancers, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods

Tomato fruits (yes, they are not vegetables) contain lycopene, a pigment and phytochemical that is extremely healthy and can even be found in higher-end nutritional supplements and holistic cancer-preventing compounds. Is it really that good?

From all I've read, yes it is. Just like blueberries, tomatoes are excellent and natural ways to help ward off cancer while being tasty and ultimately nutritious at the same time.

Guys -- you'll be glad to know that lycopene has been demonstrated to be particularly effective at protecting men from prostate cancer. In addition to saw palmetto, perhaps tomatoes should be a daily part of your diet? Slice one on a few halves of whole-grain wheat bread (without sweeteners) and it makes a very tasty meal. Zing it up with some spicy mustard, and you've got one of my favorite snacks.

Update: this link gives an opposite view on the effects of lycopene -- which should we believe? No wonder there is mass confusion on cancer. (Thanks, hchcec)

Tags: cancer prevention foods, CancerPreventionFoods, eating tomatoes, EatingTomatoes, lycopene, tomato cancer, TomatoCancer, tomatoes

Reader Comments

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1. You amy want to append your post, Brian:
http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ProstateCancer/tb/5671

Posted at 3:20PM on May 29th 2007 by hchcec

2. Glad to see some positive comments re Lycopene.
I think it important to point out that tomatoes need cooking in order to release the lycopene.I enjoy fried tomatoes - fried lightly in olive oil.
Roy Bradbrooke

Posted at 10:56AM on May 30th 2007 by Roy Bradbrooke

3. The study in the update was discouraging, but it still looks like lycopene may help prevent prostate cancer, it may help keep it from turning aggressive or metastasizing, and it is safe to take. I'm still consuming several servings daily, especially V8, and often take the brand of pills used in the study.

Jim Waldenfels http://www.mycancerplace.com/profile.php?id=147

Posted at 7:00PM on Jun 2nd 2007 by Jim Waldenfels

4. All I read tells us that fruits and veggies should be our main dish - lean protein, essential fats, and good carbs as our "side dish". I found real fruits and vegetables (including tomatoes) in a capsule or chewable with all salt and sugar removed. It is so easy & convenient, especially on days when I am not as hungry or haven't made it to the market. www Healthoholic com

Posted at 11:28PM on Jun 28th 2007 by Nancy

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