Tomatoes Although tomatoes are technically a fruit, most people treat them like vegetables and use them in savory dishes. Each cup of chopped, raw tomatoes contains: 32 calories 427 mg of potassium 24.7 mg of vitamin C Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Research suggests that lycopene may help prevent prostate cancer, and the beta carotene in tomatoes also helps combat cancer. Meanwhile, other potent antioxidants in tomatoes, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, may protect vision. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study reports that people who have high dietary intakes of these substances have a 25% reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration. How to eat tomatoes People enjoy tomatoes raw or cooked, and cooking them releases more lycopene. #info #EverythingsInfo
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