Nutritional Benefits of Wild Oats Organic Canned Tomatoes
By Elizabeth Chatellier, MA, RDN | 0 Comments | Posted 06/09/2015Canned Tomatoes Nutrition Tidbit
Canned tomatoes are higher in lycopene than fresh tomatoes. Lycopene is a carotenoid that gives tomatoes their red color, and is also an anti-oxidant that helps prevent against cancer.
The Nutritional Benefits of Wild Oats Organic Canned Tomatoes:
Nutritionally Authentic:
USDA Certified Organic food product
Nutritionally Accessible:
Shelf-stable pantry solution, easy to store and use quickly in recipes.
Nutritionally Affordable:
Save time: canned tomatoes have their skins removed, so no need to blanch and peel them when making a thin textured homemade marinara sauce, soup or Bloody Mary mix.
Save calories: tomatoes are a very “umami” food, so they are a natural, low calorie flavor enhancer.
Medical Nutrition Therapy Tips and Solutions:
Cancer: Prevent prostate, lung, and stomach cancers by consuming Wild Oats canned tomatoes which, because they are organic, also drastically lower in pesticide residue than conventionally grown tomatoes, further reducing your risk for all types of cancer.
Wound Healing: Tomatoes are naturally rich in Vitamin K, which aids in wound healing and the formation of blood clots.
Heart Health: Consume tomatoes to preserve a healthy cardiovascular system.
High Blood Pressure: Option for Wild Oats Organic No Sodium Added Canned Tomatoes to reduce daily salt intake.
Immune Function: Eating canned tomatoes helps ward off colds and prevent us from getting sick all year around, even when tomatoes aren’t in season.