You Say Tomato – I Say Superfood

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 The tomato has been referred to by a variety of names throughout history, including Peruvian apple, love apple, and even—at least among Americans—vegetable. But today, this delicious fruit is quickly gaining a reputation as a superfood! 

Although this nutrition superhero can't leap big buildings in a single bound, she can still accomplish some pretty incredible feats. For instance, according to some studies, eating tomatoes may help lower your risk of developing prostate cancer as well as breast, lung, and stomach cancer.

 Additionally, according to a 2003 article in The Herald Sun, the yellow liquid surrounding the seeds may prevent blood cells from congealing, which can occasionally result in heart attacks and strokes.

What exactly makes this tiny red berry so remarkable? Lycopene. Okay, so lycopene may not seem particularly enticing, but this potent antioxidant is the component of tomatoes that not only gives them their distinctive red color but also gives them the ability to fight disease. Ask an Italian, please. In Italian cuisine, tomatoes and tomato-related products are used frequently.

 And according to some research, Italians' propensity for eating a lot of tomatoes may have lowered the incidence of digestive system cancer. You might be thinking right now that to reap any health benefits, you must consume countless quantities of fresh tomatoes.

It's untrue. According to one study, persons who ate tomatoes at least once every other day had larger lungs. Furthermore, fresh tomatoes are not even necessary! Once more, study demonstrates that making ketchup, sauce, or paste increases the body's ability to absorb lycopene from tomatoes.

 Tomatoes are a superfood, and they're also simple to incorporate into your diet. Naturally, fresh tomatoes are still healthy and full of amazing nutrients (not to mention delicious). 

Just keep in mind the one piece of advice for fresh tomatoes: don't put them in the fridge. The nutrients are also destroyed by the refrigerator along with the flavor. Therefore, go ahead and take care of your health tonight. Enjoy a tomato.

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