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.

Sources:

[1] https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/554.html

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16465309

[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583891/