Tomatoes and Avocados Extraordinary Marriage
One of my favorite snack meals is that of eating tomatoes and avocados together. Whether on Ezekiel bread, with whole grain pita bread, or by itself with a big scoop of fresh raw hummus. I just love the combination. It’s not just because it tastes good though. The nutritional value of the combination far exceeds the nutritional value of the two when eaten separately. Here are the reasons why. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant known as a carotenoid. This carotenoid reduces cancer risk and cardiovascular…
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