The more research that is done, the more that the tomato stands alone as the healthiest and the most beneficial fruit on the planet. Tomatoes get the red color from the vital Anti-oxidant Lycopene. Research has show Lycopene to be very helpful in fighting against cancerous cell formation. Research is also showing Tomatoes to be helpful against the high cholesterol battle.
Tomatoes are a great source of Vitamin C (What isn’t right?), Vitamin A and Iron. Tomatoes are somewhat unique in that they do not lose nutritional value with the heat of being cooked, like most all other foods. This makes tomatoes very useful by canning them, and making sauces, so they may be consumed year round. As always be weary of processed foods, so I am referring to canning them at home, like Grandma used to.
Nutritional Value of Tomatoes
Serving Size: 1 Cup of Cherry Tomatoes 149g 1 Large Whole Tomato (3” diameter) 182g
Calories: 27 33
Carbohydrates: 6g 7g
Fiber: 2g 2g
Sugar: 4g 5g
Protein: 1g 2g
Fat: 0g 0g
Tomatoes may also be one of the most versatile foods. It can be eaten raw, cooked as a base for a stew, or sauce, or sliced into a salad, on a sandwich (I know that the nutritional classification of a hamburger goes to “Healthy” just by adding a slice or two of tomato on it). I remember my mom and dad eating tomato sandwiches and my granny eating canned tomatoes over rice. I love the tomato salads with Cherry Tomatoes, olive oil, Real Mozzarella, and pepper. MAN that’s good on a hot summer day.
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