Tomatoes Stewed No Salt Added

🧠 Brain Health Benefits

Stewed tomatoes with no salt added are a brain-health powerhouse in the Mediterranean diet. Cooking tomatoes dramatically increases the bioavailability of lycopene — a powerful carotenoid antioxidant that crosses the blood-brain barrier and protects neurons from oxidative damage, with clinical studies linking higher lycopene intake to significantly reduced risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. The no-salt-added variety is ideal for brain health as excess sodium is associated with hypertension and reduced cerebrovascular blood flow. Stewed tomatoes also provide vitamin C, potassium, and folate to support neurotransmitter synthesis and reduce homocysteine — a key Alzheimer's risk biomarker.

🗄️ Storage Information

• Storage Type: Cabinet
• Cabinet Location: CAB-990 (Location 99)
• Storage Notes: Store unopened cans in a cool, dark cabinet up to 2 years. Once opened, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days.

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