Got canned tomatoes? Rich in vitamins A and C, tomatoes also are an excellent source of lycopene, the most powerful antioxidant. These nutrients may protect against cancer, stroke, and diabetes. Surprisingly, the body absorbs antioxidants more easily from processed products, such as canned tomatoes or spaghetti sauce, than from fresh tomatoes.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association

 Green tea may be part of a heart-healthy diet. Researchers conducted a study in Japan, where green tea is the most popular drink. The study showed that people who drank at least one cup of green tea every day cut their risk for heart attack nearly in half.

American Journal of Cardiology

 When it comes to quick breakfast foods, cold cereals win hands-down in terms of health. Cereal offers less fat and more folic acid, iron, niacin, and other vitamins than toast, breakfast pastries, and fast-food breakfasts. An added attraction: cold cereals cost less than other breakfast meals.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 102, No. 2