Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) are rich in Vitamin C and E, beta-carotene, as well as the carotenoid lycopene. Rich in vital nutrients, tomatoes are valuable in a heart-healthy and cancer-preventing diet. These are also high in potassium and low in sodium, which helps combat high BP and fluid retention. Eating tomatoes with avocados, nuts or olive oil is a healthy habit as lycopene is liposoluble (i.e., it is absorbed into the body only along with fats). Also, tomatoes are a low calorie weight loss food.
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