It seems like every time you turn around, you're hearing another study about how a particular food is evil, whether it's Italian food, Chinese food, breakfast or movie popcorn. But some scientists have found foods that are good for you, and they're even foods you like. Researchers in Italy recently studied the effects of a pasta diet on rats that were inclined to develop cancer. The pasta-eating rats had the lowest rate of tumor development. That's good for you, too.
Tomatoes contain an antioxidant called lycopene, which seems to have an anti-cancer effect.
People with lung cancer have lower levels of lycopene. If you like to start the day with a fresh-brewed cup of coffee, you may be doing yourself a favor. Coffee appears to contain disease-fighting antioxidants. Tea drinkers have good news, too. There's been a lot in the news about the health benefits of red wine, when consumed in moderation.