Lycopene Foods: The Benefits of “Vitamin Red” Against Mold
Craving a natural way to fight mold? Hello, I’m Dr. Jill Crista, naturopathic doctor, mold expert, and author of Break the Mold, and today we’re talking about one of your tastiest partners in mold recovery: lycopene.
This red pigment found in vegetables (what I like to call “Vitamin Red”) does more than brighten your plate. It shields your kidneys and heart from mold toxins, supports depleted trace minerals, and gives your recovery journey a colorful, science-backed boost.
Let’s dive into how lycopene can color your plate and your healing with red-hot power.
Why Lycopene Is a Mold-Fighting Superstar
Lycopene is more than just a pretty pigment. Here’s what makes it essential for mold recovery:
- Antioxidant Power: Neutralizing oxidative stress triggered by mold toxins, supporting your body’s defenses.
- Kidney and Heart Shield: Research shows that it protects your organs from aflatoxins and ochratoxins
- Nutrient Preservation: Helps preserve trace minerals that mold exposure tends to strip away
How Lycopene Protects Your Body
Lycopene isn’t just along for the ride; it actively works to reduce mold’s damage to vital organs. Here’s how it works:
- Neutralizes Mycotoxins: Fights mycotoxins like ochratoxin and aflatoxin before they damage vital organs
- Supports Mineral Retention: Maintains your body’s stores of essential trace elements, preventing nutrient loss during detox.
- Boosts Recovery: With products like Color Guard, now with lycopene, amplifying these effects and making mold defense even more accessible.
Top Lycopene-Rich Foods for Mold Defense
Bring on the red! These lycopene-rich foods are flavorful allies:
- Tomatoes: Fresh or cooked, especially in sauces or soups—they’re lycopene all-stars
- Red Bell Peppers: Perfect raw, roasted, or sautéed for a lycopene boost.
- Beets: Roast for a full flavor, while also supporting the liver to improve detox.
Tips to Boost Lycopene in Your Mold Protocol
It’s easy and delicious to get more lycopene. Here’s how:
- Eat More Red Foods: Load up on tomatoes, peppers, and beets daily
- Cook for Absorption: Heat tomatoes to enhance lycopene’s absorption, boosting detox.
- Supplement Strategically:Since consistent support matters, try a supplement or a blend like Color Guard with added lycopene.
- Keep Fruit Intake Low: While fruits can contain lycopene, for mold-sick bodies, too much sugar, even from natural sources, can fuel yeast and hinder progress
You’re Ready to Break the Mold and Thrive!
Lycopene-rich foods are more than beautiful; they’re powerful tools in your mold recovery. By protecting your organs, preserving your minerals, and adding a little color to your meals, “Vitamin Red” helps you heal from the inside out.
So bring on the reds, friend. Your body and your taste buds will thank you.
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