Damage from UV rays can lead to premature ageing and even skin cancer and the scientists say it is the antioxidant lycopene found in tomatoes which provided the benefit.

The lycopene in tomatoes actlike a sunscreen; eating them cooked can quadruple the SPF in your skin. Andthe polyphenols in tomatoes thin your blood naturally, so they’re good for yourheart.

Research confirmed that these plant chemicals, such as lycopene, allicin, corn and other flavonoids with significant inhibition of free radicals, and enhance the effectiveness of immunity and so on.