Tomato is considered a vegetable and fruit. It is extensively used in making a wide variety of dishes, snacks and juice. It is a powerhouse of nutritional benefits. It has flavonoid antioxidants such as lycopene (which gives it its red colour) and zea-xanthin. It is very rich in calcium, potassium, vitamin A, flavonoid B complex, thiamine, folates, niacin amongst others.
Benefits:
- It has all the positive nutrients needed for maintaining overall good health and proper functioning of the human body.
- Due to its high water content, it works perfectly as filling food. Its water content also moisturizes the human skin, keeping it shiny.
- It is a natural rich source of protein, which is good for cell repair and muscle building.
- It controls heart rate and high blood pressure.
- It tends to improve bone strength and bone formation in the body.
- It helps in maintaining eye and teeth health.
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