Did you know… tomatoes are a fruit, but we tend to use it as a vegetable instead?
Tomatoes are a great source of nutrients like minerals, antioxidants, vitamins and have several health benefits. Tomatoes are very easy to grow which is why they are a big staple food for many countries. They taste great in a salad and are hydrating, but the benefits also extend to it maintaining healthy teeth, bones, hair, and skin. Tomatoes contain key carotenoids such as lutein and lycopene and these two carotenoids help to protect your eyes.
BENEFITS:
Rich in antioxidants
Help with stomach health
Reduces blood pressure
Can provide relief from diabetes, skin problems and urinary tract infections too
Improves your digestion
Helps to stimulate blood circulation
Reduces cholesterol levels
Helps to detoxify the body
Prevents premature ageing
Reduces inflammation