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Why tomatoes are great for your health

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Sarah Ware, RD, Registered Dietician and Nick Pratap, BSc, Kin, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, talks about how healthy food and exercise, including tomatoes can help improve overall health.

Sarah Ware, RD, Registered Dietician and Nick Pratap, BSc, Kin, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, talks about how healthy food and exercise, including tomatoes can help improve overall health.

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Presenter: Ms. Sarah Ware, Registered Dietitian, North Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Registered Dietitian

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The Health Benefits of Eating Tomatoes

Questions
 
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1

Tomatoes are high in lycopene.

Explanation:

Tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant that fights free radicals.

2

A nutritionist or registered dietitian can help ensure you’re getting enough nutrients.

3

There is no such thing as a tomato allergy.

Explanation:

A tomato allergy is not common. However, some people do experience itching or swelling of the throat.

4

Tomatoes may help prevent eye strain.

Explanation:

Tomatoes contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which may help protect your eyes from the blue light that smartphones and computers give off.

5

Tomatoes will not reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Explanation:

The lycopene in tomatoes may help lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing your risk of developing heart disease.

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