Tomatoes are a rich source of minerals and vitamin. They not only meet the nutritional need of our body but also make the food tastier. They are the essential part of daily food.

By eating tomato we can fight against  any type of cancer. Lycopene present in the top layers of tomato helps to  reduce the cancer attack. After boiling the lycopene level increases, that’s why  tomato soup, sauce and puree are of a great help. Lycopene can be absorbed easily if taken with little amount of fat.

Tomato is rich in calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, chromium. It also contains vitaminB6, potassium and folate which help to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Niacin present in the tomato reduces the cholesterol level where as potassium reduces high blood pressure.

Tomato is a rich source of carotene which turns into vitamin A after entering the body. Vitamin A is good for eyes and it also helps in keeping the skin glowing.

VitaminC present in it helps to increase the  immunity to fight against any  disease and also keeps the bones strong.Vitamin C helps in the formation of new cartilages between the bones and also helps in  fast healing of  wounds .

Anti oxidants present in  tomato helps to prevent any damage of our muscles. It  also prevents macular degeneration(leading to blindness) happening in old age.

Raw tomatoes are rich in phosphorous and ripen are rich in VitaminA.

Above all… being not so expensive it can be used by a common man. And it also adds taste to our food.