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Olive oil is famous for its anti-inflammatory edge, thanks to compounds like oleocanthal and polyphenols. These act almost like natural ibuprofen, dialing down inflammation signals in the body.
Did you know that cooking tomatoes actually boosts their lycopene content—the antioxidant that gives them their red color and supports heart health?
Boiling broccoli may zap away up to 50% of its vitamin C and sulforaphane, a powerful antioxidant. Steam it instead to lock in more nutrients.