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Organic Ketchup Helps Fight Cancer
Organic varieties of tomato ketchup contain up to three times more of the cancer-fighting chemical lycopene than non-organic brands, it is claimed. American researchers made the discovery after studying a wide range of ketchups, including purple and green varieties which are sold in the US. Lycopene has been shown to protect against breast, pancreatic, prostate and bowel cancer, especially when eaten with fatty foods. There is also evidence it can reduce the risk of heart attacks. Mary Chapman and Betty Ishida, from the Agricultural Research Service in Albany, California, tested lycopene levels and antioxidant activity in 13 ketchup brands, New Scientist magazine reported. Six were popular varieties, two were stores' own bran... [Cancercompass News: Cancer Nutrition]
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