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Healthier Eating Made Easy: 10 Heart-Healthy Switches

Written by Monica Gullon and Medically Reviewed by Scott Pearlman, M.D.

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1. From fresh to canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are delicious, naturally low in calories and loaded with vitamin C. But it turns out canned tomatoes are even better for your heart. The reason? When tomatoes are crushed and cooked, they become a powerhouse of lycopene, an antioxidant that can reduce your risk of heart disease.