Tomatoes ~ A power packed fruit!

Eat them for:

• Heart Health
• Antioxidants such as lycopene, beta carotene, lutein, and alpha carotene.
• Strengthen bones
• Control asthma
• Boost Vitamin A
• Contains vitamins C, K, B6, B3, B1, & E.
• Supports you with biotin, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, potassium, & chromium & zinc.
• And, fiber!

Benefits may include:

• Low in calories
• Improves skin, teeth, bones, and mucous membranes.
• Improves immune function.
• Reduces risk of cancer
• Improves blood clotting
• Reduces risk of osteoarthritis & osteoporosis
• Lower cholesterol

Choose any variety and any method of cooking or just eat them raw. Find recipes from every style of cooking around the world that uses tomatoes as a mainstay in their diets.

One of my favorites is to add olive oil to a sauce pan with chopped garlic, salt, & pepper. Stir fry, then gently toss in the chopped tomatoes and fresh basil for a quick sauté’ followed by adding cooked pasta noodles and continue to toss until blended. Serve topped with a grated parmesan cheese. Simple and delicious!