Why Cooked Tomatoes Are HealthierThe science of unlocking nutrients in your food.

Discover the simple chemical reaction that happens when you cook tomatoes. Heat and a little bit of oil transform them, making their key nutrients more available for your body to absorb. This process, which occurs in dishes like shakshuka, makes cooked tomatoes a more potent source of the powerful antioxidant lycopene than when they are raw. You're not just cooking; you're upgrading your food.

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