| When choosing a tomato, look for firm, well-shaped fruit that smells fresh
and has bright red, shiny skin. It’s important that you do not refrigerate tomatoes. This will damage the texture of the fruit and destroy
the flavor. Instead, store them at room temperature.
Tomatoes are low fat, low calorie, saturated fat free, sodium free, and cholesterol free. What more
could you ask for in a healthy snack? A single serving of tomatoes has the fiber equivalent of one slice of whole-wheat bread. They are also
rich in vitamin A, B, C, potassium, iron and phosphorus. Tomatoes are a great source of Lycopene, an antioxidant. Some researchers believe
that Lycopene may be valuable in the prevention of certain cancers. Proponents also claim that Lycopene may lower the risk of
heart disease and other serious diseases.
To learn more about the potential health benefits of tomatoes in the fight against these diseases, please visit the
American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org or the American Heart Association at
http://www.americanheart.org. |
