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1) Prevents Cancer

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and other antioxidants. With these components, tomatoes can help combat the formation of free radicals. Tomatoes also contain lycopene. Lycopene is a polyphenol, or plant compound, that has been linked with one type of prostate cancer prevention . It also gives tomatoes their characteristic red color.

2) Maintains Blood pressure

Maintaining a low sodium intake helps to maintain healthful blood pressure. However, increasing potassium intake may be just as important due to its widening effects on the arteries.

3) Promotes normal bowel movement

Eating foods that are high in water content and fiber, such as tomatoes, may help hydration and support normal bowel movements. Tomatoes are often described as a laxative fruit.

4) Tomatoes can help protect the eyes from light damage.

Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, lutein, and beta-carotene. These are powerful antioxidants that have been shown to protect the eyes against light-induced damage, the development of cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

There are different types and sizes of tomato and they can be prepared in different ways. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, you can roast or fry them to use as building blocks for pasta, soup, pizza, stewed tomatoes, tomato juices, and purees.