www.superfoodhealthyliving.com www.superfoodhealthyliving.com 6. Italian The Italian tradition of enjoying a leisurely meal is good for digestion. But what really makes this cuisine a winner is its star ingredients: tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley, and basil. “Studies have shown that the lycopene in tomatoes may help protect women from breast cancer,” Dr. Miller says. One of the best ways to get cancer-fighting lycopene is in cooked tomato products: a half-cup of tomato sauce has more than 20 milligrams. Plus, garlic and traditional Italian herbs provide vitamins A and C. And olive oil helps lower cholesterol, fight heart disease, and burn belly fat. Notice that melted cheese isn’t on that list of power Italian staples: Italians typically use Parmesan or another hard cheese instead, grated in small amounts for a big flavor boost. Danger zone: Americanized dishes like double-cheese pizza or gooey lasagna tend to be loaded with fat and calories, Largeman-Roth says. Bosnia Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, Lebanon, Beirut, Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, South Perth, Victoria, Ecuador Quito Salem Oregon USA Benin, Porto-Novo, City of Maitland, Australia www.superfoodhealthyliving.com www.superfoodhealthyliving.com

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