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Tomatoes to feel terrific

NUTRITIONIST Amanda Hamilton shows how to manage your mood with food… TOMATOES are rich in lycopene — the source of their vibrant red colour. This powerful antioxidant can help fight inflammation, which is linked to depression, and keeps the brain healthy. Studies have found those who ate a high quantity were at lower risk of depression and anxiety — though it might also have something to do with the other benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle! Organic tomatoes have a higher concentration of lycopene. Eat with olive oil, to increase absorption.