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Tomato tango
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Not all vegetables (or fruits) would have the privilege of being immortalized in a poem by Chilean poet and Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda. But then, not all vegetables or fruits are the tomato. “Star of earth, recurrent, and fertile star...no pit, no husk, no leaves or thorns, the tomato offers its gift of fiery colour and cool completeness" (Ode to Tomatoes).
CANCER
Tomato contains lycopene, one of the most powerful natural antioxidants. Some studies show it helps prevent prostate cancer. Lycopene is also believed to decrease the risk of breast, head and neck cancers. Lycopene has also been shown to improve the skin’s ability to protect itself against harmful ultraviolet rays.
POTASSIUM
This helps your nerves function properly and gives strength to your muscles. Your risk of hypertension comes down if you eat potassium-rich foods. Tomatoes, along with bananas, are a great source of potassium. One tomato can provide at least 10% of your daily requirement.
VITAMIN A
This improves eyesight and strengthens immunity against colds and flu. A cup of natural tomato juice can provide around 20% of your daily vitamin A requirement.
VITAMIN C
Vitamin C protects us from free radicals, which tear away at the immune system and promote viruses and other illnesses. A cup of natural tomato juice can provide you with over 50% of your daily vitamin C requirement.
EAT IT THIS WAY
Avocado, fresh mozzarella and tomato salad
INGREDIENTS
(Serves 2)
2 ripe tomatoes
1 ripe avocado
2 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
100ml extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3-4 fresh basil leaves
METHOD
—Ravi Saxena, executive chef, Claridges, New Delhi.
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