암이 없는 건강한 삶을 위한 ...

하루 사과 한 알을 먹어면 의사를 비웃는다라는 서양 속담이 있다 그렇다면

토마토는 어떨까. 토마토 한 알씩을 매일 먹어면 암이 예방된다는 연구조사가

발표됐다. 우리 몸이종합해낼 수 없는 항암 작용을 하는 라이코펜 요소를 가지고

있고 매우 강력한 산화노화 방지제까지 포함하고 있다고 한다. 이 요소를 많이

함유하고 있는 것으론 수박 붉은포도 살구 등이 있으며 스파케티 소스와 토마토 수프를

추천하고 있다.별 맛은 없으나 가격도 싸니끼 그저 웰빙 식품으로 하루에 한 알씩 꾸준히

오늘부터 어때요 건강한 삶과 인생이 보이시지않나요

A Tomato a Day?

Posted by Cheryl Koch, R.D. on Sun, Mar 19, 2006, 3:00 pm PST

Remember that old adage about an apple a day keeping the doctor away? Well, how about a tomato a day?

Many researchers believe that tomatoes may contain key anti-cancer properties in the form of lycopene,

a powerful antioxidant.

Because the body cannot synthesize lycopene, we must consume it as part of a balanced diet

if we are to reap its rewards. You'll find lycopene primarily in tomato products; other sources include watermelon,

pink grapefruit, and apricots. To get cancer-protective benefits, researchers suggest consuming 5 to 10 servings

of tomato-based products a week. Dietitians generally recommend fresh and whole foods as the best sources

of nutrients but with lycopene, you'll get even more benefits if it the tomato has been cooked.

Lycopene is available in supplement form but most research has focused on its dietary consumption.

For this reason, researchers are still unsure of the optimal dose and the risks vs. benefits of lycopene supplements.

Your best bet is to consume lycopene-rich foods routinely. Spaghetti sauce and tomato soup, both rich in lycopene,

are two worthwhile additions to your diet.