It also indicates that humans entered the cold northern areas of Europe much earlier than the dates currently quoted in texts. Researchers speculate that the people who made the spears may have been distant ancestors of the Neanderthals. Return to Page Index Vitamin C for a Healthy Heart Researchers in Finland report a correlation between Vitamin C deficiency and heart attacks in men. Researchers conclude that Vitamin C may be important in protecting against heart attacks. The eating of fruits high in vitamin C, such as oranges, kiwi fruit and black currants, is recommended.
Tomatoes continue to be touted as an important food in helping to combat heart disease.
The active ingredient is thought to be the red pigment, lycopene, which acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. In particular, antioxidants such as lycopene help to prevent the deposition of cholesterol on artery walls, the major cause of heart disease. According to Rao, tomato sauces are better that raw tomatoes because in the raw fruit lycopene is bound in a form that cannot enter the blood stream efficiently. Rao also reports that lycopene is absorbed better if it is mixed with fats in our food. So . . . put lots of ketchup on that greasy hamburger so that it will not be as dangerous for your heart.