Tomato

Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) is a fruit from the nightshade family native to South America. Despite botanically being a fruit, it’s generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Tomato 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. Usually red when mature, tomatoes can also come in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, green, and purple. What’s more, many subspecies of Tomato exist with different shapes and flavor.

Health Benefits

A single Tomato can provide about 40% of the daily recommended minimum of vitamin C.

Health benefits of Tomato include:

• Great source of vitamins
• Protect heart health
• Improve you vision
• Boost digestive health
• Help with diabetes management
• Guard skin health
• Protect against cancer