Tomato Health Facts: Acid Reduction, Nutrition & Prep

Tomatoes offer significant health benefits, but their oxalic acid can affect some individuals. Learn to make tomato sauce less acidic, the glycemic index of fresh fruit, and find out if it is safe to cook tomato dishes in metal pans.

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How to Substitute Fresh Tomatoes for Canned Diced Tomatoes

There is a school of thought that considers canned foods to be a compromise, trading quality for convenience. That's not always true. With tomatoes, for example, the "fresh" tomatoes available for much of the year are hard and flavorless, bred and picked purely for their storage characteristics.

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