According to experts, one raw, medium-size (123 g) greenhouse tomato contains only 26 calories, yet is a good source of vitamin C (close to 40% of the RDI1) and is a source of vitamin A, vitamins B1 and B6, folacin and magnesium.
What this means:
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Vitamin C helps the body manufacture collagen, which helps bind cells together. It also has been shown to help improve absorption of iron and helps maintain healthy teeth and gums. Vitamin C-rich foods may also help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Vitamin C has been shown to reduce the severity of the common cold.
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Vitamin A is common in many fruits and vegetables. It has been shown to help improve night vision. It also helps to bolster the bodys immune system and keep skin, hair and teeth healthy.
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Vitamin B1 (thiamin) helps the body utilize carbohydrates as energy, promotes normal appetite and helps the overall functioning of the nervous system.
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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) helps activate the metabolism of protein and, like vitamin B1 also helps keep the nervous system in tune.
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Folic acid (folacin) helps keep red blood cells healthy and is necessary in the manufacture of genes. It also helps prevent macrocytic anemia.
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Magnesium is a mineral required by the body to release energy from carbohydrates. The body also requires magnesium to process protein. It is also put to work stimulating nerves and muscles. Smile, magnesium also helps retain calcium in tooth enamel.
As you can see, our tomatoes are an excellent source for dietary habits!
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