Lycopene – The Summer Antioxidant
Lycopene, the summer antioxidant! Lycopene is found in summery favorites like watermelon and sweet red peppers. Asparagus, red cabbage, and tropical fruits like papayas and guavas have a fair amount of lycopene, too. But tomatoes are among the richest sources of all. In the summertime, there are arguably few things more delicious than a juicy ripe tomato. While they are delicious raw, the lycopene in tomatoes becomes more...
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