Health Benefits of Tomatoes!

Last Updated on 08.29.12 Written by Sue Wilson

Tis the season for tomatoes! And aside from being the best part of pizza and spaghetti, tomatoes are one of nature’s best little helpers when it comes to all kinds of ailments.

Here a couple reasons to love the number one produce of summer:

They are chock-full of Vitamin C, which will keep you nice and healthy during the beautiful summer weather!

Lycopene, found in tomatoes, can reduce the risk of cancer by almost 30%!

Tomatoes have been known to lower cholesterol as well!

So no matter whether you eat them as a fruit or veggie, just eat ’em–they’re are good for you!