Good Morning All! Today's food topic is the tomato. The tomato's nutritional factors are vitamins B3, B5, B6, C, E, K, beta carotene, biotin, folate, calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, zinc and fiber. Wow...that little fruit packs a great punch.
The most exceptional feature of the tomato is it's high concentration of lycopene (this is what produces it's lovely red color). A high intake of lycopene in the diet has been associated with reduced risk of several cancers. Tomatoes are rich in potassium which regulate fluid balance in a person's body.
Fact: Cooking tomatoes increases their lycopene availability...so enjoy some great pasta sauce or tomato soup!
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