Lots of
tomatoes for health benefits. Tomato has a Latin name Lycopersicum esculentum Mill,
including the Solanaceae family. Tomatoes are from Latin America. Tomatoes have
a slightly sour taste. Tomatoes are usually used for dishes such as soup mix
and tomato sauce. Tomato juice can also be made.
Once
stout nutrient content in 100 grams of tomatoes. Tomatoes contain beta-carotene,
lycopene, especially to be converted by the body into vitamin A. Tomatoes also
contain vitamin C, vitamin E and antioxidant properties. Research shows
tomatoes contain lycopene. Lycopene is better absorbed by the body after the
optimal processed into soups or other dishes.
