I'm a massive fan of tomatoes. I used to eat them like an apple when I was younger. Now I love them with avocado, ham and cheese on toast.
The best thing about tomatoes is their versatility. Cooked or raw, they are great in stews, sauces, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and just about anything else you can think of. And they're pretty easy to grow as well. Even if you don't have a large backyard, a pot is all you need.
Did you know that there's more to the bright red colour in tomatoes than you think? The pigment in ripe tomatoes is called lycopene, an effective antioxident. Although more research needs to be done, it is thought that lycopene may reduce the risk of prostate cancer and other types of cancer.
Some recent research has also suggested that the jelly around the tomato seed may be able to help stop blood from clotting, a process known as thrombosis. Blood clots are often responsible for heart attacks, strokes and blood vessel problems.
Tomatoes are also rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed for a healthy immune system and it helps increase the absorption of iron.
Do you love tomatoes too?
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