Health benefits of Tomatoes

Health benefits of Tomatoes

Health benefits of tomatoes.

Tomatoes are an edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant.

These fruit vegetables are very nutritious and according to our health food source, here are some of the health benefits:

  • It can help in achieving a healthy hair, skin, bones, teeth, eyes, and resistance to respiratory infections.
  • Contains good amount of vitamin C, which helps in wound healing and may help to slow aging.
  • It can decrease blood cholesterol levels and can help in prevention of infections.
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Low in sodium, saturated fats and cholesterol.
  • Good sources of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C and K, potassium and manganese.
  • It also contains vitamins E, B, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, and Copper.

4 thoughts on “Health benefits of Tomatoes

  1. Thanks, Mom! 🙂

    I keep wondering if it is true, about either Thomas Jefferson, or maybe Benjamin Franklin, standing in a public square eating a tomato, to show everyone that it was not in fact a deadly part of the nightshade family?

    I suspect that the person who told me this story was pulling my leg, but maybe you have heard about it?
    Stay safe,
    -Shira

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