Tomatoes Have Cancer-Fighting Potential

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tomatoes are extremely rich in antioxidants and are already known for their ability to halt cancer growth. New findings suggest that a daily serving of tomatoes protects ...

Tomatoes: The Cancer-Protective Superfood

Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The tomato is an immensely popular and versatile food that is rich in the vital antioxidant lycopene, which helps fight against cancerous cell formation as well as other ...

Tomatoes Combat Many Diseases - and Are More Potent When Cooked

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Eating more tomatoes and tomato products is associated with increased health and decreasing the risk of conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease ...

Watermelon Is Replenishing and Rich in Antioxidants

Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, July 19, 2010
Deliciously sweet and refreshing, the watermelon is a tasty thirst-quenching summer fruit that is also packed with the antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin A. Eating this j ...

Nutrients and Superfoods for Healthy Skin

Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, February 09, 2009
Good nutrition is essential for a healthy body, and the skin is a visible sign that our body is healthy from the inside. Good food choices can help to combat ageing skin ...

Lycopene Is A Powerful Disease-Fighter

Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Lycopene is a red carotenoid pigment that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, guava, papaya, red/pink grapefruit and watermelon. It is the most ...

Phytonutrients Explained

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, April 01, 2010
Phytochemicals or phytonutrients are chemical compounds that naturally occur in plants, and have protective, disease-preventing properties. A variety of these benefici ...

Tomato and Basil Soup

Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tomatoes and basil make a perfect combination. Tomatoes are packed with [i]lycopene[/i] - a powerful antioxidant that becomes more abundant when the tomatoes are cooked. ...