Tomatoes are fruits that are considered vegetables by nutritionists. Botanically, a fruit is
a ripened flower ovary and contains seeds.
Tomatoes, plums, zucchinis, and melons are all edible fruits, but things like maple
helicopters and floating dandelion puffs are fruits too.
Great for skin
Tomatoes are loaded with high levels of lycopene, that makes the skin clean and shiny
Applying tomatoes on the face also helps reduce redness
Reduce the risk of cancer
Lycopene is loaded with antioxidants that slow down the growth of cancerous cells and
reduce your chances of developing prostate, colorectal and stomach cancer
Maintains strong bones
Tomatoes are rich in calcium and Vitamin K, which are essential in strengthening and
performing minor repairs on the bones as well as the bone tissue
Repairs damage caused by smoking
Tomatoes are packed with coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid that work to protect the
body from carcinogens that are produced from cigarette smoke
Make hair shiny and strong
Tomatoes are loaded with vitamin A, which keeps your hair shiny and strong
Good for eyes
Tomatoes are great for improving your vision and is one of the best veggies to prevent
the development of night blindness
Regulate heart health
Tomatoes have a good amount of vitamin B and potassium which help in reducing cholesterol and lower blood pressure
Loaded with antioxidants
Tomatoes are packed with vitamins A and C along with beta-carotene that provide
antioxidants to neutralize harmful free radicals
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Mike Dippel
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