One of my favorite sandwiches is avocado, tomato, lettuce and mayo on some great whole grain bread. I've been making them for years. Just about every salad I make has avocado and tomato in it too. I read something about combining them and I just knew there was something good about this duo besides the combination of texture and flavor.
Tomatoes contain the antioxidant lycopene and is considered a super food. When you eat tomatoes and avocado at the same time, though, you boost the superness (is that a word? No...But it fits right now) of the combination of these two. The healthy fat in the avocado will help your body absorb seven times more lycopene (According to MayoClinic.com, lycopene is an antioxidant and has been shown to have properties that may help prevent tumor growth. A high intake of lycopene has been associated with a reduced risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration.). THAT certainly makes it a SUPER food and with the health benefits of avocado, it's a great combination!
Tomatoes contain the antioxidant lycopene and is considered a super food. When you eat tomatoes and avocado at the same time, though, you boost the superness (is that a word? No...But it fits right now) of the combination of these two. The healthy fat in the avocado will help your body absorb seven times more lycopene (According to MayoClinic.com, lycopene is an antioxidant and has been shown to have properties that may help prevent tumor growth. A high intake of lycopene has been associated with a reduced risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration.). THAT certainly makes it a SUPER food and with the health benefits of avocado, it's a great combination!
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