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Tomato sauce

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Tomato Sauce

Tomato sauce is a liquid or semi-liquid condiment typically made from tomatoes, water, and other seasonings. It is a common ingredient in many recipes, including pasta dishes, pizza, and stews. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.

Category
Food
Molecular Formula
N/A
Mechanism of Action
The nutrients in tomato sauce are absorbed by the body and utilized in various biochemical processes. Lycopene, a key antioxidant, neutralizes harmful free radicals in the body.
Evidence Grade
C

Other Names

  • Marinara
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Pizza Sauce

Primary Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Good source of vitamins and minerals
  • May support heart health

Recommended Dosage

Daily Intake Not specified
Unit N/A

Side Effects

  • Allergic reactions
  • Acid reflux

Precautions

  • People with tomato allergies
  • People with acid reflux disease

Interactions

  • None known

Key References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4632442/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3850026/
Let Food Be Thy Medicine: EAT THIS To Heal The Body & STARVE CANCER! | Dr. William Li
Food as medicine to prevent disease and promote health naturally 45:28 0
“fats so a little bit of olive oil in tomatoes on a pan sauteed so soft changing chemical structure flavors are really great now and you have that now when you uh eat that tomato sauce sauteed in olive oil the oil the olive oil with the lycopene is carried into your body even more efficiently than if it were cooked in water”

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Dr. Robert Lustig: How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health
Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Nutrition and Metabolic Health 3:10:00 0
“only 10% of the available tomato sauces out on the market don't have added sugar so you have to know which ones”

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How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner
Influence of Diets on Health: Insights, Challenges, and Recommendations 34:50 0
“More nutritious than, let's say, a fast food something or other. So, if you take that tomato sauce away and they whipped together a little salad and the kids don't want to eat the raw vegetables that are just plain.”

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I don’t own or create any of this data—I just organize it and make it searchable, so always double-check with a real doctor before making any health decisions.