Everyone’s heard of the Mediterranean diet and how it protects against heart disease and cancer.  But did you know that fish and olive oil aren’t the only sources of vital antioxidants?  Lycopene, a nutrient that occurs naturally in tomatoes, is actually one of the most powerful antioxidants around.  Experts believe eating 1 to 2 serves of tomatoes or tomato products every day is enough to have a positive impact on our health.

There are so many easy (and tasty!) ways to include more tomatoes in your diet.  Tomato paste and Sugo di Pomodoro are good sources of lycopene since it is simply concentrated tomatoes.  Why not add a generous dollop of tomato paste to your next bolognese sauce, or slather tomato paste all over a pizza base? You can even mix tomato paste with a little lemon juice, olive oil and vinegar and use it as a salad dressing.  Pasta sauces are also an important source of lycopene, so enjoy the full Leggo’s range regularly.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The information contained in this section is general information concerning the nutritional values of certain foods.  It does not in any way constitute individual health, nutritional or dietary advice.  Any person with a medical condition should consult his or her medical practitioner for specialised advice.