Get Red And Raw
Tomatoes are packed with vitamin C and beta-caratenes, which can be converted to vitamin A for good eyesight and a healthy immune system.
There are also rich in lycopene-a disease-fighting phytochemical found in red-coloured fruits which has been shown in epidemiological studies to reduce the risk of prostate, lung and stomach cancer.
Other "power" fruits that are excellent sources of lycopene are papaya and watermelon. A 100g portion of tomato contains three and seven times the lycopene content respectively. Tomatoes are commonly eaten raw, but it is also good to cook them as the act of mashing, stirring or heating unleashes more lycopene.
"The Sunday Time, Hot", January 1, 2006 By Teo Pau Lin
