India, May 1 -- There are many ways to consume a tomato, which are low in calories but packed with nutrients. While consuming them raw is popular among health-conscious individuals, that is not the best way to do it, according to Dr Lucia Aronica, an epigenetics scientist and nutrition researcher from Stanford.

She appeared on the April 30 episode of The Mel Robbins podcast and explained the trick to unlocking the complete health benefits of the humble tomato.

When Mel Robbins asked Dr Aronica the reason for her affinity towards tomatoes, she shared that it is not just because of her Italian descent, but also because of the presence of lycopene in the fruit, which is a powerful antioxidant.

In her words, "Lycopene, in studies, shows ca...