13 Easy Tomato RecipesNature's lycopene rich superfood for heart health and cancer protection(This is a short booklet -- 5239 words -- providing 13 tomato recipes.)The tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a cancer fighting food. It has been dubbed a super nutrient food because of its anticancer properties. Its lycopene protects against deadly prostate cancer. Cherry tomato nutrients are especially rich in flavonoids which are easily absorbed by the body and are very good at helping to protect the heart.The tomato has become a very important garden variety plant. It is widely cultivated as a food plant in temperate regions. There are literally hundreds of different varieties of tomatoes. Anyone wanting to grow their own should be able to find a suitable variety for their region.In this booklet you will learn a bit about the tomatoes' history and quite a bit about its uses and benefits. The recipes with tomatoes presented here are dishes that the author makes for her own family such as homemade spaghetti sauce and other easy pasta recipes.
