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Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin A and C, potassium and folate, all
necessary for good health.
Lycopene is the most researched
ingredient in tomatoes and tomato products. Lycopene is a strong
antioxidant which helps our bodies to fight against age related
damage. Lycopene is the chemical that gives tomatoes their red
colour; it is also present in peppers, watermelons and apricots.
It is more easily absorbed by our bodies when tomatoes are eaten
in cooked form. Tomato juice is an excellent source of Lycopene.
Tomatoes are also very low in
calories!
1 Medium Tomato:
14.5 kcal,
0.6g prot,
2.6g carb,
0.3g fat,
0.9g fibre
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