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Sunday, April 5th, 2015

 

Tomato Juice May Help Central Ohio Waistlines

Waistlines in the Columbus, Ohio area may shrink if more Central Ohioans drink daily tomato juice. Tomato Juice contains lycopene, which is a phytochemical and carotene believed to provide protection against metabolic diseases. According to a recent research study published in the journal Nutrition, tomato juice consumption resulted in less weight, body fat, waist size, body mass index, and cholesterol levels. In addition, there was also a decrease in inflammatory adipokines.  25 young females completed the study. Their ages ranged from 20 to 30-years-old. They had body mass indexes ≥ 20. They drank 280 mL (about 10 ounces) ofRead More