Tomatoes
<strong>Why We Love Them:</strong> A cup of chopped tomatoes boasts more than a <a href="http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2682/2" target="_blank">third of your recommended vitamin C</a> and almost a third of your daily vitamin A, too. Tomatoes are also rich in vitamins B6, E and K, folate, fiber and potassium. These red beauties are well known for their powerful antioxidant lycopene, which has been suggested to <a href="http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/dietandnutrition/lycopene" target="_blank">fight some cancers</a>, as well as boost cardiovascular health and protect against blood clots, says Ginn. <strong>How To Enjoy:</strong> "Pick fresh first," says Ginn, before opting for canned tomatoes, which could potentially expose you to the <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/22/bpa-lurks-in-canned-soups-and-drinks/" target="_blank">endocrine disruptor bisphenol-A</a>, or BPA. Luckily, now's the time for fresh ones. Beside adding them to sandwiches and salads, enjoy tomatoes in salsa, a great option for the summertime, says Ginn. They also make for a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chilled-tomato-soup-with-_n_1058309.html" target="_blank">tasty chilled soup</a> this time of year, and you can even <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/grilled-tomato-and-scalli_n_1058471.html" target="_blank">toss 'em on the grill</a>.
via http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/01/july-superfoods-in-season_n_3498901.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living
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