
These potent fruits are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, and are an excellent source of lycopene, a carotenoid which may possibly help reduce high blood pressure.1 Some studies suggest lycopene may offer the skin some protection against damaging UV rays.2,3 But don’t go tossing your sunscreen just yet- eating tomatoes alone won’t protect your skin, you still need to slather on the sunblock.
One of the great things about tomatoes is you can enjoy them in a variety of ways — sautéed, roasted, pureed into a sauce, or eaten raw — and they taste great with simple seasonings.
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[1] https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/554.html
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