When was the last time you opened a news-paper or magazine without seeing yet another piece about the health merits, or otherwise, of a popular item of food? One, in particular, has become the focus of extensive worldwide research. It's also delicious, cheap and virtually free from any unwanted effects. It is, amazingly, the humble tomato. Ron Levin, a former research pharmacist, unwraps the evidence in a readily digestible form. A rare mixture of practical health advice and deftly written science, The Red Bodyguard brings together for the first time the mass of research into the dietary virtues of the tomato. Coronary heart disease, prostate cancer and possibly much more should fear this incredible fruit. 144pp, 110mm x 178mm, softback, 2008
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