| Amazing as it may sound, studies have shown that | | | | Lycopene supplements do not taste as good as pizza. |
| tomato sauce can help prevent prostate cancer due | | | | Studies show they do not work as well, either. Stick |
| to the concentrated levels of lycopene found in it. | | | | with a good tomato sauce, like the recipe below. Use it |
| Fresh tomatoes are all well and good, but once they | | | | on pizza, spaghetti, lasagna and other recipes so you |
| have been cooked into a sauce, you eliminate a lot of | | | | can reap the benefits of tomato sauce. Protect your |
| the water and concentrate all that goodness in one | | | | prostate. Eat well, get regular checkups with your |
| spot. What does this mean for you? Dig in to that | | | | doctor, and follow the recommendations made by The |
| spaghetti, lasagna, and pizza. | | | | American Cancer Association for prevention. |
| These studies show that men who eat a lot of tomato | | | | Recipe for Pizza Sauce |
| sauce can lower their risk of prostate cancer by as | | | | This sauce is full of tomato goodness and rich flavors |
| much as 20%. In fact, men who ate tomato sauce | | | | from herbs. |
| once a week seemed to have the best protection. | | | | What You Need |
| Lycopene, the important cancer fighting nutrient in | | | | - 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce |
| tomatoes, dissolves in fat. The oils involved take the | | | | - 2 Tablespoons tomato paste |
| lycopene to the colon, where it is absorbed. The body | | | | - 1 garlic clove, finely minced |
| absorbs lycopene better after it has been altered by | | | | - 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped |
| cooking. | | | | - 2 teaspoons dried oregano |
| Before you go overboard with the pizza, most of the | | | | - 1 teaspoon onion powder |
| other ingredients used offer you lots of fat. Go lighter | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram |
| on the cheese and add more veggies to your pizza. | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
| Limit yourself to once a week or alternate it with other | | | | - Pinch of cayenne pepper |
| Italian dishes famous for their tomato sauce. | | | | - Splash of red wine How to Make It |
| Try this combination to optimize your pizza's nutritional | | | | Combine all of the ingredients together in a sauce pan. |
| value: Top it with tomato sauce as has been | | | | Let it simmer over medium heat until bubbles begin to |
| discussed. Add some caramelized onions to give you | | | | surface. Reduce your heat and cover the sauce. Let |
| sulfur compounds and flavonoids to help your immune | | | | the mixture simmer on low for another 15 minutes. |
| system. Artichokes, spinach, red peppers, squash, and | | | | Serve the sauce warm on pizza or spaghetti. For |
| broccoli are excellent additions. Choose your favorites. | | | | freezing, pour into ice cube trays. Once the sauce is |
| Use half the cheese you normally would. Cheese gives | | | | frozen, place the cubes in Ziploc bags. |
| you calcium, but it also carries a lot of fat. Make sure | | | | Note: For a sweeter sauce, add a little sugar or honey |
| you use a whole grain crust on your pizza and you will | | | | to the mixture during cooking. |
| be well on your way to eating a healthier pizza. | | | | |