Nutritional Value
- Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
- They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.
- Organic tomatoes are good for eye sight, improves vision
- Relieves from diabetes, urinary tract infections
- Helps in digestion, relieves from constipation
- Reduces cholesterol and protects the heart
Storage and Uses
- Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Make sure they’re in a single layer, not touching one another, and stem side up. Fresh tomatoes can be stored for couple of days but over-ripe tomatoes that are soft to touch with very red flesh are best kept in the refrigerator.
- Can be used salads, soups and curries
Note
- Organic tomatoes counters bad effects of cigarette smoke, eating a tomato daily reduces the risk of developing Hypertension
- Organic tomatoes are healthy for skin too.
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