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The Tomato Diet
OK, this is not a “diet”. There is no silly diet plan really, so please do not change channel. Scientists at Reading University in England have discovered that the humble tomato has a little secret. Researchers are not sure at the moment which properties in the tomato help to suppress appetite, but studies have concluded that women who eat more tomatoes feel more full and are therefore less likely to snack in between meals.
The Reading Uni scientists think that the lycopene could be the magic ingredient. Lycopene is the pigment that makes tomatoes red and also has other health benefits including properties that can help deter cancer. Tomatoes are also excellent at reducing cholesterol levels and help to boost male fertility.
Whatever the secret ingredient in tomatoes is, it is certain that they can now be added to our list of foods that can help people lose weight.
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So, to get started on the tomato diet, all you need to do is eat more tomatoes!
Tomato Diet Tips and Ideas
Breakfast
- Grilled tomatoes with scrambled egg on wholemeal toast
- Tomatoes with smoked haddock or kippers
Lunch
- Add tomatoes to sandwiches
- Prepare a salsa style tomato sauce to accompany your meal (chopped tomatoes, green pepper, onion and herbs, salt and pepper to taste)
- Tomato soup
- Cook pasta dishes and add extra tomato sauces
- Hearty shepherds pie with extra tomatoes
- Stuffed tomatoes with cous cous
- Sandwich with any filling stuffed with extra tomatoes!
- Tomato salads / Greek salads
Snacks
- Cheese and tomatoes on toast
- Mackerel in tomato sauce
Really tomatoes can be added to just about any meal, whether it be raw tomatoes, cooked or as a sauce. Forget about the cabbage soup diet, eat tomato soup instead!
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