Think beyond heavy, cheesy dishes and focus on these Italian foods that have essential health benefits.
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Tomatoes
These essential Italian fruits are an amazing source of vitamin C and lycopene — an antioxidant that boosts heart health and also could give some protection against prostate cancer. Lycopene is even more available to your body when tomatoes are cooked and oil is added, which is the perfect excuse to make a batch of tomato sauce.