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MAGIC OF TOMATOES

Posted Sep 13 2008 11:47pm













Nutrition Facts and Information about Tomato:



Tomato is a good source of calcium and iron. It also contains some amounts of phosphorus, sulfur and potassium.

Vitamin Content: Tomato is rich in vitamin C and contains some vitamin B and vitamin A. The vitamin C content increases as the vegetable ripens.

Calorific Content of Tomato: 100 g of tomato contains only 20 calories. These calories are easy to absorb by the body. The low calorie content of tomato makes it a favorite of obese people. It is often recommended in weight loss programs as it provides you some of the essential minerals and vitamins, fills your stomach and does not add calories to your body.

Health Benefits of Tomato: The nutritional value of tomato makes it good for weight loss, obesity, eye disorders, night blindness, urinary tract infection, liver disorders, jaundice, indigestion, morning sickness, constipation, diarrhea, intestinal disorders, and diabetes. It also helps in cleansinG.


1 typical tomato contains 21 calories / 21 kcalg the body of toxic compounds.



Culinary uses of tomatoes include:

Unripe tomatoes on a vine, good for pickling

Tomato paste

Tomato purée

Tomato pie

Gazpacho (Andalusian cuisine)

Ketchup

Pa amb tomàquet (Catalan cuisine)

Pizza

Tomato sauce (common in Italian cuisine )

Tomato chutney ( Indian cuisine )

Tomato Rasam ( Indian cuisine )

Raw Salad



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