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Can Tomato Ketchup Prevent a Heart Attack?
Americans love to eat tomatoes. In fact, an average American consumes about 17lbs of fresh tomatoes annually and over 60lbs of processed tomatoes such as in tomato sauce and ketchup. Tomatoes are a rich source of essential nutrients such as vitamins A, C, E, and folate. In addition to these vitamins, tomatoes are also rich in a chemical compound called carotenoids. Carotenoids may sound familiar to some of you since they have been extensively studied in the prevention of heart disease an...
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Vitamins: Carotenoids
...It does not convert to vitamin A but may have important cancer fighting properties and other health benefits.The beneficial actions of most carotenes such as those tomatoes, corn, and carrots,... Read more »Diet and disease
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