Tomato and its benefits.

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_**Scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum.**_ Tomato is one of the most cultivated vegetables in the world. Among its main nutritional properties, stand out that they have a high content of water, low in carbohydrates, calories and rich contributions of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Today, tomatoes are one of the most consumed vegetables, their particular and unique flavor, make it the main ingredient in salads, we can also consume it alone, in stews or processed by the industry. Whenever I go shopping, I choose some tomatoes, for me, it is an indispensable vegetable in my house. I have noticed an increase in weight, and I decided to improve my diet, like a lot of salad and the tomato is my main ingredient along with cucumber, cabbage and lettuce.

Tomatoes provide vitamins A, B1, B6, C, E, K and many minerals such as iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, which contributes to a healthy diet. **Among its health benefits we have:** * Perfect for losing weight. * Powerful natural antioxidant. * Improves blood circulation. * Contributes to the good condition of the bones. * It prevents heart problems. * Helps maintain a healthy digestive system. * Reduce the cholesterol and blood pressure. * It is a diuretic. * Strengthens the immune system. * Among others. Despite the great benefits and properties that tomato offers us, there are people who do not tolerate it, either due to some type of allergy or because they do not digest it well, before this, consult your doctor to take care of your health.

# **Including tomato in our diet helps us stay healthy, however, to preserve all the properties and benefits, it is better to consume it completely raw.**

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