Tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C heps in improving the immunity. Vitamin C has the properties of antioxidants.

Tomatoes and vitamins:

Vitamin C heps in improving the condition of the gums and teeth. The vitamin C in tomatoes also contain a lot of water that help in removing the waste materials.

The amount of energy contained in 100 grams of tomatoes is 21 calories. Tomatoes are basic in nature and they neutralize the acid.

Tomatoes and antioxidants:

The person suffering from hyper-acidity also take tomatoes to get relief from acidity. The red color of the tomato is attributed due to the presence of lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant that helps in preventing cancer of colon,lungs, skin etc.

Lycopene is also used in the treatment of infertility. Lycopene is also used in preventing damage to the eyes and the heart by virtue of its antioxidant properties. Lycpene is absorbed by the body if tomato is taken in the form of soup and sauce. Vitamin C aids in the accumulation of iron in the body.

The lycopene present in the tomatoes also help in stopping the oxidation of low density lipoprotein.

The risks of cardiovascular disorders are also alleviated by consuming tomatoes. 23 milligrams of vitamin C is there in 120 gram of tomato. Tomatoes are available in most of the parts of the world. The tomatoes are consumed in raw form.

Tomatoes are also used for enhancing the taste of a delicacy. Tomato juice, ketchups are the popular form of processed food products. Tomatoes are consumed by people from allover the world because of their high nutrient value.

Vitamins

Soybeans	Seafood
Sunflower Seeds	Salmon
Legumes	Beets
Spinach	Cabbage
Peaches	Yams
Apricots	Cauliflower
Oranges	Carrots
Tomatoes	Dates
Cottage Cheese	Grapefruit
Papaya	Green Leafy Vegetables
Meat