If you’re thinking of ditching that left-over spag bol – don’t. Reheat it to a high temperature, add some oil and you’ll be giving yourself a healthier meal than you can imagine.

That is because the magical nutrients and antioxidants in tomatoes survive even the hardest cooking and, in fact, get stronger with it, scientists have found.

Processing tomatoes into purees or sauces was already known to enhance their anti-cancer properties.

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