The USDA guidelines state that butter should be stored in its original protective wrapping or a âcontainer until ready for use,â and to remove from the refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes before use. The USDA even goes one step further and suggest freezing butter not intended for use within two or three days.
A cup of tomato sauce contains a quarter of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A and fulfills half of your daily need for vitamin C. Tomatoes are also naturally rich in the antioxidant lycopene. Depending on how it is prepared, tomato sauce also provides the necessary fiber.
Tomato Facts: tomatoes are heart-healthy. Tomatoes help lower cholesterol. Since a tomato has 0 grams of cholesterol, it doesnât add cholesterol to the diet. Plus, a cup of fresh tomato provides 9% of the DV for fiber, which has been shown to lower high cholesterol levels. Tomatoes are also a good source of niacin (vitamin B3), which has been used for years as a safe way to lower high cholesterol levels. Tomatoes reduce the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are a very good source of potassium.