doi: 10.1111/hel.12335 28 CensiniSSteinMCovacciA
Eating due to stress, emotional concern, anxiety, or depression is a very common unhealthy coping skill adopted by many
Generally, the redder the tomato, the more lycopene it has ( Tomato products such as ketchup, tomato juice, tomato paste, and tomato sauces are the richest dietary sources of lycopene in the Western diet, providing over 80% of dietary lycopene in the United States ( Gram for gram, the amount of lycopene in processed tomato products is often much higher than in fresh tomatoes ( For example, ketchup boasts 1014 mg of lycopene per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), while one small, fresh tomato (100 grams) holds only 18 mg (24)
This is particularly beneficial for individuals living in urban areas, those exposed to chemicals, or anyone recovering from illness, medication use, or high levels of stress