Introduction

Avocados aren’t just scrumptious additions to a salmon bowl— they’re little green powerhouses working hard behind the scenes. Packed with monounsaturated fats, they help keep your cell membranes flexible, your insulin receptors responsive, and your heart healthy.

This Creamy Tomato Vodka Rigatoni isn’t just comfort food– it’s a sneaky way to get some nutritional perks too. By cooking tomatoes, like we do in this recipe, actually makes lycopene (an anticancer compound found in tomatoes) easier for your body to absorb. So yes, you’re twirling delicious forkfuls of pasta in an indulgent sauce, but you’re also giving your body a little nutritional boost in each delectable bite.

You probably know tomatoes are healthy— but how healthy? Turns out, that bright red color is more than just pretty. It's thanks to lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that’s been shown to slow cancer growth, protect your heart, and boost your body’s ability to fight back against oxidative stress.