When you heat tomatoes, something remarkable happens to their nutritional profile. Lycopene levels increase significantly when tomatoes are cooked. This red pigment becomes the star of the show ...

Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. The hydration and vitamin C in tomatoes may improve skin health. Tomatoes can be enjoyed in many ways, including ...

In a finding that contradicts the conventional wisdom on the processing of vegetables, Cornell University scientists recently showed that the antioxidant activity of cooked tomatoes is higher than in ...

When you cook certain vegetables, your body can absorb their nutrients more easily. Cooked carrots, tomatoes, leafy greens, onions and eggplant deliver even more nutrients. Dietitians want you to eat ...

When it comes to processed foods, dietitians’ advice is usually along the lines of “avoid them.” But with tomatoes, Emmaline Rasmussen has a different take. “Tomatoes are really the one exception ...