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What
is good in Tomatoes ?
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Tomatoes are rich in calcium,
potassium and phosphorus. Potassium content of tomatoes is very
high.
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They are rich in beta carotene
which is very useful for the eyes.
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They
are also good source of vitamin C.
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Redness of the tomatoes is due
to a pigment lycopene and the phytochemicals carotenoids. Lycopene
is an antioxidant that has ability to fight cancer. During the ripening
stage the chlorophyll of the green tomatoes is converted to limonene
and thus the tomatoes are turned red.
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Tomatoes have more than 200
volatile compounds.
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Tomatoes are low calorie fruit
which provides adequate nutrients.
Eating Tomatoes reduces Risk of many Cancers
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