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"If the tomatoes are going to sit for some time before serving, wait to add the salt until the last minute, as the salt will draw the juice out of the tomatoes, diminishing their flavor and texture. Serves four to six. Lettuce/Tomato/Red Onion/Avocado Salad Place sliced tomatoes on top of red or green leaf lettuce leaves. Thinly slice a Bermuda onion, separating the rings, and put them on top of the tomatoes. Next, arrange slices of ripened avocado among the tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle on crumbled feta cheese and a flavorful vinaigrette dressing. (See "Salad Dressings" below." - Ralph Golan, M.D., Optimal Wellness (Get the book.)

"The cook does not need to know, as the scientists have recently informed us, that cooking the tomatoes with olive oil makes the lycopene in them more available to our bodies. No, the cook already knew that olive oil with tomatoes is a really good idea. As cook in your kitchen you enjoy an omniscience about your food that no amount of supermarket study or label reading could hope to match." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"A carotenoid of particular interest with regard to prostate cancer is lycopene, found primarily in tomatoes and tomato products (other food sources include watermelon, grapefruit, and guava). Although a few case-control studies showed an inverse association between tomato consumption, particularly cooked tomatoes, and prostate cancer [46, 58, 208, 277], most such studies found no association [56, 57, 61, 209, 210, 212, 213]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"In September 2004, Jim Milligan, an insurance executive from Wooster, Ohio, was helping his wife can tomatoes. Suddenly he began to sweat and felt considerable chest pain. He sat up all night, the pain constant. The next day, at his wife's insistence, he went to a local emergency room, where he was told he was having a heart attack. Jim was rushed by ambulance to a hospital in Columbus for an urgent angiogram, which revealed significant blockages in his coronary arteries. A doctor inserted a catheter in order to put a stent in place. Suddenly, Jim couldn't breathe." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"This is one of our absolute favorite blue-moon treats—frying sliced leeks, zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes in a homemade batter. We use either organic breadcrumbs or we make our own breadcrumbs out of leftover organic bread. Mix the breadcrumbs with an egg and add sea salt, pepper, and oregano. Then roll the sliced veggies in the batter and fry in organic canola oil or safflower oil. You won't believe how delicious they are! Quick Meals at Home I know how overwhelming cooking can be when you have a family and a job and a million competing commitments." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.) "Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 13 minutes 2 tablespoons olive oil Vi medium red onion, thinly sliced 4 vegetarian burgers (making your own are the best) 8 slices sourdough bread, toasted 2 to 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 ounces soy Monterey Jack cheese (soy or dairy), sliced 3 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 avocado, thinly sliced Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the onion from the pan, reduce the heat to medium low, and add the burgers." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"High consumption of tomatoes correlates strongly with lessened risk of cancer. Women over the age of 65 who ate tomatoes infrequentiy were twice as likely to have breast (and other) cancers as those who ate tomatoes regularly. tomatoes are exceptionally effective at preventing the initiation of cancer. TURNIPS [Brassica rapa) Both the roots and the greens of the turnip are edible, so there's a double dose of anti-cancer compounds. Actually, it's more like a quadruple dose, because turnips have twice as much glucosinolates as Brussels sprouts or watercress. See cabbage family." - Susun S. Weed, Breast Cancer? Breast Health! The Wise Woman Way (Get the book.)

"Citrus. 11. tomatoes. 12. Aspartame and MSG. 13. Vinegar. 14. Shellfish (more common in adults than kids). However, reactions are highly individualized, and also often involve the following foods, which tend to be moderately reactive: The Fourth Tier of Occasionally Reactive Foods 15. Bacon and other pork. 16. Cinnamon. 17. Mustard. 18. Bananas. 19. Grapes and raisins. 20. Coconut. 21. Onions. 22. Berries, particularly strawberries. 23. Peas. 24. Celery. 25. Spices, including turmeric, cloves, and curry. 26. Kidney beans. 27. Melon. 28. Pineapple. 29. Mushrooms. 30." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"A handful of grapes or of sweet grape tomatoes becomes just as much of a treat as a cookie once was. Pizza without cheese or whole-grain bread topped with fresh, sliced peaches may well become among your very favorite things to eat. As my husband already has stressed, it is attention to details that makes this program so powerful. But some general principles underlie the details, and it is important to understand them." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.) "The ingredients: black beans from a can, brown rice, chopped tomatoes and their juice, chopped onion, frozen corn thawed in hot water, chopped red, yellow, or green peppers, grated carrots, water chestnuts, chopped cilantro and arugula, low-sodium tamari, and salsa. Cook the rice. Heat the beans. Put all the chopped veggies into individual dishes. Spoon rice onto your plate, pile it high with your selection of ingredients, and top with tamari and/or salsa. Store any leftovers in a bowl and use them for salad the next day, adding balsamic vinegar. Heaven!" - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"May 30;1740(2):202-205. tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average. (2005). USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference. Retrieved July 20, 2006, from http://www.nal.usda .gov/fnic/foodcomp/cgi-bin/list_nut_edit.pl Wu K, Erdman JW Jr, Schwartz SJ, Platz EA, Leitzmann M, Clinton SK, DeGroffV, Willett WC, Giovannucci E. Plasma and dietary carotenoids, and the risk of prostate cancer: a nested case-control study. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2004 Feb; 13 (2) :260-269. Turmeric http://nccqm.nih.gov/health/turmeric/ Aggarwal BB et al." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Fill the hummus-spread wrap with any combination of ingredients that appeals to you: chopped cilantro, green onions, shredded carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, thawed frozen corn, beans, rice, cooked broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, or lettuce. Roll it up into a sausage-like shape, cut it in half, put it on a baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for about ten minutes, until the wrap is crisp. Fabulous! At dinner, we highly recommend another healthy salad and a variety of fresh vegetables when they are in season. But there are many other options." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"Look for fresh lemons, dark green lettuce, broccoli, spinach, blueberries, cantaloupe, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, and celery. When in season, choose eggplant and red and green peppers. • Choose skinless, boneless chicken breasts and turkey breasts. And try to buy free-range and antibiotic/hormone-free poultry. • Fresh fish tastes best. Avoid farm-raised fish because they contain antibiotics (used to protect them from disease in overcrowded pens), as well as disturbing concentrations of pesticides and mercury." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Americans began to eat tomatoes after a public demonstration in front of a courthouse, where one person ate tomatoes. Natural food excludes all the plant and animal material that is inherently toxic or indigestible. The toxic properties of the edible foods arises from the addition of chemicals, which have not been proven to be non-toxic in chronic toxicity trials in animals in combination with other additives, or which have not been used by people long enough to have demonstrated its safety. Whole grains meet the natural standard before they are processed, milled, or ground." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Turkey Taco Salad (Serves 2-4) 1-1 Vi pounds ground turkey (or beef) 1 packet McCormick Taco Seasoning refried beans, shredded cheese, diced scallions, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream (optional) Prepare the ground turkey as you did for the Turkey Tacos (above), or use leftover cooked and seasoned meat. On a plate, spread about 1 cup of cooked Turkey Taco meat in a small circle. Layer whichever toppings you would like: refried beans, shredded cheese, diced scallions, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, or sour cream." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.)

"Americans began to eat tomatoes after a public demonstration in front of a courthouse, where one person ate tomatoes. Natural food excludes all the plant and animal material that is inherently toxic or indigestible. The toxic properties of the edible foods arises from the addition of chemicals, which have not been proven to be non-toxic in chronic toxicity trials in animals in combination with other additives, or which have not been used by people long enough to have demonstrated its safety. Whole grains meet the natural standard before they are processed, milled, or ground." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"A one-cup serving of watermelon contains about the same amount of lycopene as two medium-size tomatoes. Studies also suggest that the body's ability to absorb lycopene in fresh watermelon may be comparable to that in tomato juice, which has long been considered the optimal source of lycopene. Watermelon rind offers a natural source of citrulline, an amino acid that promotes nitric oxide production, improving blood flow through arteries. Watermelons are a good source of beta-carotene. Home Remedies Watermelon seed tea has been used as a diuretic and to lower blood pressure." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Lycopene, tomatoes, and coronary heart disease. Free Radic Res. 2005 Apr;39(4):449-455. Dutta-Roy AK, Crosbie L, Gordon MJ. Effects of tomato extract on human platelet aggregation in vitro. Platelets. 2001 Jun;12(4):218-227. Guns ES, Cowell SR Drug insight: lycopene in the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. Nat Clin Pract Urol. 2005 Tan;2(l):38-43. Kiani F, Knutsen S, Singh P, Ursin G, Fraser G. Dietary risk factors for ovarian caner: the Adventist Health Study (United States). Cancer Causes Control. 2006 March;17(2): 137-146." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, and cooked tomatoes seem to be more protective than raw tomatoes, perhaps because they release more lycopene. Of course, many people are sensitive to tomatoes and will be glad to know that lycopene is also found in watermelons, pink grapefruit, and guavas. Foods affect more than just who gets cancer and who does not. They also influence the course of the disease once it has started. When prostate cancer has been diagnosed, doctors do everything they can to reduce testosterone's effects, using female hormones and, often, castration." - Neal Barnard, M.D., Foods That Fight Pain: Revolutionary New Strategies for Maximum Pain Relief (Get the book.)

"Derived primarily from tomatoes (cooked with olive oil, not raw), lycopene appears to be one of the best defenses against prostate cancer and bladder cancer. When used in conjunction with d-alpha-tocopherol vitamin E and green tea extract, studies indicate that it inhibits prostate cancer proliferation by some 90%. Zeaxanthin?00 meg Lutein and zeaxanthin are both part of a group of carotenoids known as xan-thophylls, which are extremely beneficial to the eyes and help significantly in the prevention of macular degeneration Sodium Selenate?" - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"No coffee, tea, salt, sugar, sweets, preservatives, tomatoes and white flour. And no alcohol. I should also take vitamin C and build up to the highest point I can tolerate "without getting the runs." And she recommends an herbal preparation to boost my immune system. Carol's diet fits Igor's borsch apart from the tomatoes, which I quietly drop from my shopping. A few days later, the captain returns at lunchtime. He is out of film and wants to take the cards in a phone booth. "In Moscow nobody will believe." We go out together. He photos a black cab?" - Michael Gearin-Tosh, Living Proof: A Medical Mutiny (Get the book.)

"So, if one wants to make an Italian salad, for example, use Italian produce like tomatoes, olives, and spinach, along with a little olive oil and lemon, which are common there, and then salt. Next, add the herbs that are particular to the Italian culture. If desiring a Thai dish, coconut pulp and sesame are certainly going to be used. One can use coconut with a little bit of lime, and then add the spices that are appropriate to Thai culture. To accompany these basic flavors, include peas, carrots, and cauliflower for Thai cuisine." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "In a medium bowl, combine: 2 celery stalks, diced Vt red onion, diced (optional) 2 tomatoes, diced one bunch cilantro, chopped one-half bunch parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 clove of garlic (optional) 1 'A tablespoons lemon juice Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in the cooked quinoa and serve warm or chilled. Serves 2." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"SEITAN STEW Serves 4 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, diced 3 small turnips, peeled and cut into quarters 3 small yams, cut in half Vi pound mushrooms, halved 3 dried tomatoes, powdered 1 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces seitan, cut into chunks 1 teaspoon each: dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried sage 1 tablespoon miso 1-2 tablespoons arrowroot lA cup water Salt and pepper, to taste Steam the onion, carrots, turnips, and yams until the vegetables begin to soften. Transfer the vegetables to a skillet." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "Add the tomatoes, beans, remaining water, chilies, and cumin. Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes. HUMMUS Makes about 2 cups 1 yh cups cooked garbanzo beans XA cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons raw tahini 3 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin Vi teaspoon black pepper Place all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Add a few drops of water if you want a smoother consistency. PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND LENTILS Serves 4?" - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "Top your potatoes and vegetables with chopped tomatoes or salsa, or lemon juice and herbs, instead of sour cream, butter, or trans fat-laden hard margarine. If a broth-based soup seems too thin for you, add some pureed vegetables to the broth to make it thicker. WHAT ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS? A question many people ask is, "Why should I take supplements when I can get all the nutrients I need from my food?" The problem with this question is that the premise is wrong: the vast majority of people do not get all the nutrients they need. How many people eat a perfect diet?" - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"One woman told me all she wanted was to get to the seaside and have some fresh tomatoes. They didn't allow tomatoes then and they were hard to find. She never got a chance." Some forty years later, this lady asked me not to use her name or mention the place where she worked because it was considered the best in the world for cancer treatment. It probably was. The ACS launched an effort to promote the Pap smear in 1957, fifteen years after the test had been shown to save lives and nearly three decades after it was first developed." - Devra Davis, The Secret History of the War on Cancer (Get the book.)

"The most common foods that exacerbate eczema are cow's milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, fish, cheese, chocolate, coloring agents, and tomatoes. When these foods are removed, eczema has been shown to go into remission. Keep in mind that we are all biochemically unique—everyone reacts differently to foods, and even though the usual suspects such as wheat, dairy, and the like may be triggers for a large number of people, there are always people who will be allergic to weirdly improbable, and sometimes extremely healthy, foods like asparagus. My associate, Maryland nutritionist Sue Mudd, M.S., C." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"As we stood chatting with a salesman, another shipment came in, and all of a sudden tomatoes were seven dollars a box—priced to move. Jimmy took fifty cases. Spoilage, weather conditions and scarcity account for the constantly fluctuating prices. In the fruit business, the laws of supply and demand are intimately woven into the moods of Mother Nature. Human nature also plays a big role. "Claiming dumps" is a classic wholesaling trick. It involves bringing in a load of insured fruits." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Other foods that also relax or weaken the LES are tomatoes, spicy foods, onions, citrus fruits and juices, alcohol, and tobacco. And then there are foods that slow down digestion, keeping the food in your stomach longer. This can result in increased pressure in the stomach, which in turn puts more pressure on a weakened LES, allowing reflux of stomach contents. These include fried or fatty foods and large meals. Many people try drinking milk to ease heartburn before sleep, but milk may end up causing more heartburn distress." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

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