Tomatoes are full of health-promoting nutrients including minerals, vitamins C and E, β-carotene, lutein and flavonoids such as quercetin[1]. It is an excellent source of the antioxidant lycopene (the red pigment in tomatoes) and studies have shown that tomato consumption is associated with a decreased risk of certain types of cancer, including breast cancer and prostate cancer, and cardiovascular diseases[2]. Certain variants such as the San Manzano tomato and cherry tomatoes are particularly high in lycopene[3].
Nothing beats fresh sun ripened tomatoes but cooking actually increases the bioavailability of lycopene. Keep the skins on as these are full of lycopene
weekly Food + Mood Plan
Support your mental health*
weekly plan including meals, breakfast + snack advice based on scientific advice from Deakin University’s Food and Mood Centre**
about the plan
A complete meal plan comprising breakfast, meals and snack advice designed to be followed for 2 weeks, but can be paused and cancelled at any time
This plan was curated with science advice from Deakin University’s Food and Mood Centre including:
- 2 field doctor meals a day for 7 days
- Breakfast included
- Snack recommendations
you'll get
* All meals are a source or high in Vitamin C, Folate or Vitamin B12 which contribute to normal psychological function as part of a healthy balanced diet.
**Deakin’s University’s Food and Mood Centre provide scientific advice in relation to evidence based research outputs that have informed the development/modification of the Field Doctor product range.
