In honor of National Florida Tomato Month and my love for tomatoes, I want to share more about this delicious veggie. Of course, many call it a fruit. Technically it is a fruit but the Supreme Court declared it a vegetable back in the 1800s. Is that silly or what? Perhaps if they allowed it to be called a fruit more children would eat it. Now that is silly. Tomatoes were once though to be poisonous which prevented it from becoming a hand fruit like an apple. Tomatoes are certainly good enough to eat right off the vine. In addition to being good in taste they are also good for you.
Health Benefits of Tomatoes
*Tomatoes contain chromium which helps regular blood sugar.
*Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamin C and A which act as anti oxidants to neutralize free radicals in the blood system.
*Tomatoes are also known to help prevent prostate cancer in men due to the high amount of lycopene.
*Due to the high amount of vitamin A it is great for hair, skin, nails, teeth, eyes and bones.
*In addition to the vitamin A it contains vitamin K and calcium which is also good for teeth and bones.
*Vitamin B and potassium will help lower blood pressure and cholesterol which can lower your risk of stroke and heart attack.
Can you believe all the health benefits from the humble and common tomato? Makes you want to run out and buy a dozen, doesn’t it? Tomatoes are great by themselves but you can add them to your eggs in the morning, sandwiches at lunch, and salads at dinner. Tomatoes have a way of making meals taste better and fresher. With all the different varieties of tomatoes and ways to eat them from tacos to spaghetti sauce, you should be able to find a way to eat them and love them.