First of all, you may be asking, what even is Lycopene?! Lycopene is a teeny tiny nutrient that pack a major health punch! Here are some excellent sources and reasons why you should be getting into it.
1. High contents found in brightly colored red and pink produce such as tomatoes, tomato sauce, watermelon, sweet red peppers, pink grapefruit, papaya and guava.
2. Prevents the aging of skin and keeps it younger looking, it has also been known to act as a natural (and edible) sun protectant
3. Prevents age-related loss of vision
4. Can lower increased blood pressure and hypertension
Don't miss out on your dose of lycopene in our featured gluten free meatballs with marinara and noodles or zoodles!