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"Vital Signs" Blog
Are you looking for ways to use the last of your summer tomatoes? Try making ratatouille tonight! For me, tomatoes bring back the essence of summer… bright red and bursting with tangy juice. Tomatoes are loaded with super health benefits and there are so many ways to enjoy them: fresh off the vine, in salads, sauces, soups and ratatouille. At the end of this article is a featured recipe, using tomatoes and other garden-fresh veggies that I know you’re going to love!
Despite the challenges we humans are facing, Mother Nature continues to produce an abundance of gorgeous herbs, fresh veggies and fruits. In my mind, this is more than food: this is our medicine! And no summer veggie says “vitality” quite like tomatoes. 🍅 Their tangy, bright red flesh is loaded with key antioxidants, like lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which protect the retina from the UV damage that causes cataracts and macular degeneration
