APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Tomato Ketchup - Is It Good or Bad for You?   Be it French fries, burgers, hash browns or simple omelette, the taste of ketchup can complement everything. This popular and inexpensive red coloured condiment is regarded as healthy by some even though that does not indicate you can consume copious amount of it.     Is ketchup good for health? Ketchup is a low-calorie condiment made from simple ingredients like spices, salt, pepper, vinegar, and tomatoes. Compared to other notable rivals like mayonnaise, ketchup contains no fat and has lesser calories. But for some people, the sugar and salt content of ketchup is a matter of concern. Moreover, it tends to contain natural flavoring, tomato concentrate and most importantly, high fructose corn syrup which may not be desirable. So, the key here is not to abandon ketchup overall but to reduce the consumption.   Ketchup and its list of benefits: The lycopene content of the tomato, which is the prime ingredient of ketchup, cu