Why tomatoes earns a spot on THE FAD's top 100 anti-inflammatory foods list.
Tomatoes are a major dietary source of lycopene, an antioxidant that — unusually — becomes more available to the body when tomatoes are cooked rather than eaten raw.
Cooking tomatoes with a small amount of olive oil further increases lycopene absorption, since it's a fat-soluble compound.
This is general nutrition education, not medical advice, and not a claim that any single food prevents or treats disease. Talk to your doctor about any specific dietary concerns, allergies, or medication interactions.
