Do you want to learn the nutrition, health and beauty benefits of tomatoes? Firstly, tomatoes are actually a fruit. Eating tomatoes helps protect the skin through its photo-protective benefits. For example, tomatoes are high in lycopene, and beta-carotene helps protect the skin from UV damage, such as wrinkles, age spots, and fine lines. Cooking tomatoes actually increases lycopene absorption. In addition, tomatoes are also high in potassium, which helps keep your electrolytes in balance.

TOMATO KEY NUTRIENTS

Antioxidants | Vitamin C | Flavanones | Flavanols | Carotenoids | Lycopene | Lutein | Zeaxanthin | Beta-carotene

NUTRITIONAL REPORT OF TOMATOES

Here’s the nutritional value of tomatoes.

*Per 1 small tomato, 100g

• Vitamin A | 17% DV
• Potassium | 7% DV
• Vitamin C | 21% DV
• Manganese | 6% DV
• Vitamin K | 10% DV
• Vitamin E | 3% DV
• B Vitamins | Folate, B6, Niacin, B5

Tomato Eating Suggestions:

Above all, tomatoes are delicious in salads, sliced in sandwiches, and cooked in stews and soups. So, try this delicious tomato recipe, a tasty sun-dried tomato chicken slider recipe.

Let’s Discuss the Nutrition, Health, and Beauty Benefits of Tomatoes!

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