We’re pretty passionate about good food.
We could go on for hours about all the benefits of Mediterranean food, and all the peace of mind that comes from eating organic. But we thought we'd get down to the basics: Tomatoes – the stuff at the heart of our sauces. Go ahead, pick up a jar and read the first item on our list of ingredients. We’re not at all shy about it. That’s right. Tomatoes. Of course, you’re probably thinking, what’s the big deal? It is tomato sauce after all.
Our thoughts exactly. Here at Organico Bello, we think the first ingredient of pasta sauce should be tomatoes – not puree, not paste. Tomatoes. And the second ingredient? Organic produce (onions, or in some cases, kale). Not sugar and not water.
Food doesn’t have to be complicated to be good. In fact, we think getting back to the simple ingredients of a homemade recipe is the best way to eat well. Start with the right ingredients and everything falls into place.
So here are three healthy facts about our first and most important ingredient (that’s tomatoes, in case we didn't mention it):
Today, treat yourself to food the way nature intended it be.
Sources:
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/nutrition/5-reasons-to-eat-more-tomatoes/#Ra0tEpLtkD6Q76OA.97
http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/prostate-supplements-pdq/#link/_16
http://www.drugs.com/drug-class/salicylates.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11684396
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=44