It is September but still feels like summer (+25C outside @ 5:25 pm)! Interesting how sunshine and warm weather makes us feel good. Food has that capability too!

Two foods that crossed my path today: ginger (ok more of a herb!) and the tomatoe.

These two have the capability to make us feel good as well! Here is the science of why:

Ginger – considered a strong antioxidant that contributes to youthfulness of our heart, joints, and brain!

p.s. Helps lower blood cholesterol levels too!

Tomatoe – with respect to making us feel good, the tomatoe has become known as a primary source for vitamins and minerals in our nutrition consumption. The major benefit of the tomatoe is its anti-cancer property of lycopene – the pigment giving the tomatoe its red colour. Tomatoe based products give about 85% of all lypocene intake!

Knowing this about tomatoes, I can say the tomatoe soup I enjoyed during lunch at Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria (4th Street Sw, Calgary) gave me a double intake of feel good: delicious and preventative!

Enjoy the day!

Happy kitchening, cooking & cuisine!