Then I found out how good they are for you.
Massive amounts of vitamin C - we all know how vitamin C keeps the colds away. We also know that in order for that iron to be absorbed you have to eat the same amount in vitamin C. They are best mates, like peas and carrots.
2 Tomatoes is your daily intake covered.
To get all nerdy on you, new research suggest they can also prevent lung cancer.
Here's why
Two powerful compounds found in tomatoes-coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid-are thought to block the effects of nitrosamines. These are compounds that not only are formed naturally in the body, but also are the strongest carcinogen in tobacco smoke. By blocking the effects of these nitrosamines, the chances of lung cancer. If you want more tomatoe reading - Click Here
So - I needed to combat my hate for fresh tomatoes. I make this salad most days for lunch.
Bruccetta Recipe
2 Tomatoes - I fillet the seeds out - but if you love them. Keep them.
Boccocini (or fetta, what every floats your boat)
Fresh Basil
Gourmet Garden Basil
Any sort of bread roll that you can chop up into squares.
Olive Oil
Almonds
- Put a pan on the stove - throw about a tbls of olive oil in. and a dash of salt
- Throw the chopped bread it and flick it through the olive oil so they crisp up nicely.
- Add the almonds
- Put your tomatoes, cheese, basil, Basil Squeezy in a bowl and mix the basil sauce through.Pour the toasted bread and almonds in.
- Mix.
- Eat.
Basil is another superfood. It's super yummy. Click here to find out more trendy basil facts.
Almonds - VERY good for you Click here
The Recipe sits at around 400cals. Depending on how much bread and cheese you use. I don't worry too much about the bread because I try to have my serving prior to 6pm. I use 1 little multigrain dinner roll, and sometimes I find it is a little too much bread. But I definatly think the dish needs it mainly for texture.
What do you guys think??
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