Red is the color of love, as all of the Valentine's Day store displays indicate. But red is also the color of lycopene. Lycopene is a red hued carotenoid, that is best known for being present in tomatoes. Lycopene is not a necessity in the human diet, and thus is not a true nutrient, but it is a powerful antioxidant that may have effects such as reducing cancer and improving memory. Lycopene is not only found in tomatoes, but also in watermelon, guava, grapefruit, papaya and rosehips. You don't need the day of love as an excuse to incorporate lycopene into your diet, try one of these recipes HERE.
Have a Happy and a Healthy Valentine's Day!
