Health benefits of Tomatoes

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TOMATOES

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A tomato is a nutrient dense super food that offers benefit to a range of bodily systems.
Fast facts on tomatoes

• Including tomatoes in the diet can help protect against cancer, to maintain healthy blood pressure, and to reduce blood glucose in people with diabetes.
• Tomatoes contain key carotenoids such as lutein and lycopene. These can protect the eye against light - induced damage.
• Eat more tomatoes by adding them to wraps or sandwiches or sauces.
  
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  Alternatively, eat them cooked or stewed as this preparation can boost the availability of key nutrients.
• Tomatoes are in the top ten fruits and vegetables are containing levels of pesticide residue.

ALWAYS WASH TOMATOES BEFORE EATING