Are tomatoes the only source of lycopene in foods?
Tomatoes may be the most widely available source of lycopene, but they’re not the only one. The red/pink pigment in watermelon, guava, and red and pink grapefruit signals the presence of lycopene. You should try to include foods with lycopene in your diet on a regular basis, because it is a natural antioxidant that can neutralize unstable molecules that might otherwise damage our cells. Several studies link a greater consumption of foods high in lycopene with a lower risk for prostate cancer and possibly other cancers. More research is needed before firm conclusions can be made. While lycopene is available in supplements, keep in mind that the possible benefits from lycopene were found in research using real foods. Q: What are the red meats that I should eat little of? Why should I limit them? A: Red meat includes beef, lamb, pork and veal. Although pork may look “white” when cooked, its nutritional composition places it in the red meat category. Venison, on the other hand, may seem to
