Egg and Tomato
Egg and Tomato Better Together
Why this classic pairing works harder for your body
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Why They Taste So Good
Both eggs and ripe tomatoes contain free glutamate, the compound behind umami. Together they produce a richer, deeper savouriness than either ingredient alone.
Source: PubMed Central
Yolk Fat Boosts Lycopene Uptake
Lycopene is the red pigment in tomatoes and it is fat-soluble. Dietary fat, including the fat in egg yolk, helps your body absorb it far better than eating tomatoes on their own.
Source: PubMed Central
Tomatoes Lift Egg Iron Uptake
Eggs supply non-heme iron. Tomatoes contain vitamin C, which converts that iron into a form the body absorbs far more easily. Eating both in one meal maximises the benefit.
Eggs Pack Complete Protein
Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids, making them one of the highest quality proteins available. Paired with tomato, it is a light, balanced, filling start to the day.
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
Crack a Fresh Yolk egg with ripe tomatoes this morning and taste what good nutrition feels like.
References
- PubMed Central pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- PubMed Central pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu
- Harvard Health Publishing health.harvard.edu
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