Normally, fruits are banned during your week of detoxing with Bikini Cleanse, but this awesome fruit is the exception to the rule! Tomatoes are not only a tasty addition to your salad or sauce, but have so many health benefits! Check out why we love tomatoes and how tomatoes help you lose weight and improve your skin!
Apart from being a low-calorie food, tomatoes are a great ingredient to add during your weight loss routine due to its ability to curb your appetite. Tomatoes are filled with fiber and chromium, which help fill you up faster and keep you full longer. Tomatoes are also great at boosting your energy due to the high levels of biotin. With so much biotin, aka the energy vitamin, tomatoes make the perfect pre-workout snack.
But one of our favorite things about tomatoes is their amazing anti-aging properties! With so many antioxidants, tomatoes are wonderful at detoxing your cells and clearing out toxins from your body. Lycopene (the antioxidant that turns these beauties red) help protect your skin from the sun’s harsh UV rays, keeps your gums and teeth healthy and protects against damaging bacteria in your skin. This rosy superfood is your skin’s new best friend!
With so many health benefits, we’re in need of a serious tomato overload! Check out our roasted tomatoes recipe to keep your waist slim and your skin flawless!
Ingredients (Serves 4)
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2 lbs. plum or mixed tomatoes, sliced
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3 tbsp. of extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 tsp. dried oregano
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2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
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2 garlic cloves minced
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½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
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Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 325 F.
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Place the sliced tomatoes on a baking pan.
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In a bowl, combine the EVOO, oregano, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves, basil and as much pepper as desired. Mix well.
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Drizzle the vinaigrette over the tomatoes and place in the oven.
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Bake for 1 hour and serve immediately.
**Modified from www.paleoleap.com
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