The Amazing Health Benefits of Tomatoes

They’re the most widely grown vegetable in the world (1) and the fourth most commonly eaten fresh vegetable in America (2). They’re consumed raw, cooked, as juice, as sauce, as soup, and as one of the world’s most popular condiments. Tomatoes are not only delicious – they also provide a wide array of health benefits thanks to their rich antioxidant and vitamin content.

Protects the Prostate

Raw tomatoes are an excellent source of phytochemicals such as carotenoids and polyphenols (2). A major carotenoid found in tomatoes is lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to reduce the risk of …read more