You Say Tomato

Tomatoes: Not Just for Bloody Marys!!

By Bee Lindquist

Tomatoes are they fruit or vegetable? This argument has been around for ages. The truth is they are a fruit. Mostly the tomato is a super-food. Not that it wears a cape and is able to leap buildings in a single bound, but in a “makes you healthy” way.

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One of the most well known tomato eating benefit is its Lycopene content. Lycopene is a vital anti-oxidant that has been known to fight cancerous cell formation.

Free radicals in the body can be flushed out with high levels of Lycopene, and the tomato is amply loaded with this vital anti-oxidant. The rich redness in color of the tomato actually comes from the nutrient.

Our bodies do not naturally produce Lycopene yet the human body requires this anti-oxidant. Lycopene While other fruits and vegetables do contain this necessary health ingredient, no other fruit or vegetable has the high concentration of Lycopene.

Tomatoes are chock full of anti-oxidants which combat the signs of aging. They help reduce the amount of free radicals in your body which helps maintain the support system necessary for your skin and hair. They also help your body retain moisture, especially during times of the year when artificial climate control like heaters and air conditioners are running.

These machines can dry out your body and skin, but eating a tomato daily can help you keep your water level stable. That doesn’t mean you should pass on the regular water, though; it’s still important to drink about 8 glasses a day.

You don’t have to eat a bowl full of tomatoes, one a day will do. You can also have a refreshing glass of tomato juice with a little sprinkle of cayenne to keep you refreshed.


Remember daily consumption of a tomato will give you a rosy complexion and help keep you healthy, so don’t pass them up!