Lycopenes
Lycopenes ~ Natures Super Foods
The Benefits: Lycopene is one of several kinds of carotenoids known for their antioxidant properties. Lycopenes help prevent prostate cancer. It also may decrease the risk and growth of other cancers and may make your arteries younger. You should eat 4 or 5 servings of fruit per day to make your real age as much as 4 years younger. Good Sources: Pink and red fruits are generally rich in lycopene. Watermelon and tomatoes are a good source. Guava fruit contains nearly 50 percent more cancer-fighting lycopenes than the tomato. Recipe for Lycopene;
Skillet-Seared Tomatoes with Melted Gruyere
Low Calorie ~ Low Carb ~ Low Sodium ~ High Calcium ~ Diabetes Appropriate
Serve these as a savory side dish to chicken or steak, to complement a meatless meal or as a sandwich on toasted whole-grain bread. A pinch of sugar helps balance the tomatoes' acidity. Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 large ripe but firm plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 medium clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 cup shredded Gruyère, Comte, fontina or mozzarella cheese
Preparation
1. Heat a 12-inch heavy stainless-steel or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot enough to sizzle a drop of water.
Add oil.
Arrange tomatoes cut-side down in the pan and cook, uncovered, until just tender and the undersides are darkened, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Mix parsley and garlic in a small bowl.
3. Using a wide spatula, carefully turn each tomato cut-side up.
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Sprinkle each tomato with sugar (if using), salt and pepper, followed by equal portions of the parsley mixture and shredded cheese.
Cover and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
Serve warm.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 178 calories; 14 g fat (5 g sat, 8 g mono); 22 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrate; 7 g protein; 2 g fiber; 317 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin-C (70% daily value).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving 
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