Blog: Health
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Canned Tomatoes and MyPlate Guidelines
Research continues to show that eating a balanced variety of fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, and grains can play a large role in overall health....
What is Lycopene?
What is lycopene, and are there any health benefits associated with it? Dietitian Sharon Palmer explains this fascinating antioxidant and why you...
Shop local: why USA tomato products reign supreme
When you shop local, you support the local community, reduce your carbon footprint, and get higher-quality products. From transportation woes to...
Go Red for Movember!
Canned tomatoes can be a great benefit to men’s health. Go red for Movember and learn more about the power of tomatoes in our battle against...
Are canned foods the ticket to a healthy diet?
Many people purchase fresh produce over canned due to an assumption that it's better for health. However, this is not always the case! Including...
Are tomatoes the new superfood?
What are some of your favorite superfoods? If tomatoes aren't on that list, then they should be! From cancer-fighting properties to...
The link between canned tomatoes and higher nutrition intake
Did you know that using canned foods can provide you with both convenience and better health? Here's what science has to say about canned tomatoes...
Can tomatoes lower high blood pressure?
Can eating tomatoes really help lower high blood pressure? Some studies say yes! Keep reading to learn more about the ways in which canned tomatoes...
RD of the Month: Dana Angelo White
This month's Registered Dietitian of the Month Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC has many letters behind her name, accomplishments and titles: ...
Improve Sleep Quality with Tomatoes
Can you really improve sleep quality with tomatoes? New research is emerging that shows you can get better shut-eye by consuming tomatoes! Read on...
Health Connection Between Tomatoes and Lycopene
What’s the health connection between tomatoes and lycopene? Researchers performed a review of 174 articles to determine the health outcomes...
Lower Cancer Risk with Tomatoes
Did you know that you can seriously reduce your odds of getting cancer by what you put on your plate? You can help fight off this devastating...