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    Tomatoes

    The tomato is the edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant. The species originated in western South America and Central America. The Nahuatl word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word tomate, from which the English word tomato derived

    A very good source of vitamin C which contributes to the normal functioning of the body’s immune system.

    Provides potassium which may help balance the sodium from salt. A source of dietary fibre which helps the normal function of the intestine.

    Tomatoes are the richest food source of lycopene, a member of the carotenoid family. Research suggests that lycopene may play a role in the normal health of the prostate gland. The redder the tomato, the higher its lycopene content. Rich red tomatoes are also a source of beta carotene which is converted into vitamin A in the body and is needed for vision

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