16 Health Benefits of Tomatoes

The natural health benefits of tomatoes are varied and many. For example, tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K. They are also an excellent source of molybdenum, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, chromium, and vitamin B1. In addition, tomatoes are a good source of vitamin B6, folate, copper, niacin, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, pantothenic acid, phosphorous, vitamin E and even protein. Below are some other less-known health benefits of tomatoes:

• excellent source of potassium

• supports a healthy inflammation response

• may help burn fat

• reduces risk of ovarian cancer

• reduces risk of heart disease

• reduces risk of lung disease and asthma

• reduces prostate cancer risk by as much as 40%

• organic tomatoes contain higher amounts of Vitamin C

• reduces urinary tract infections

• reduces oxidative stress

• tomato is the fruit of the plant solanum lycopersicum

• supports healthy vision

• boosts gut health

• reduces risk of hypertension

• supports healthy gallbladder

• largest source of dietary lycopene

Organic tomatoes are fairy easy to grow and do well in backyard gardens as well as container gardening. The taste of home-grown heirloom tomatoes is unparalleled especially when compared to the tasteless grocery store varieties. As far as many tomato-lovers are concerned, a bite from a freshly picked heirloom tomato is something that everyone should get to experience at least once in their lifetime. Are you growing tomatoes this year in your home garden?