Originally considered poisonous and grown purely for decoration, they now find their way onto our tables in many forms. We value them not only for their taste and appetising colour.
They also contain B vitamins , vitamins PP and K, calcium, iron, magnesium. There are really many ways to prepare them.
Tomatoes can be eaten raw - as a side dish or the basis of salads. They also taste great in the form of soups and creams. They can also be fried, stewed, grilled, stuffed and some varieties can even be dried.
Importantly, the tomato is one of the few vegetables that benefits when processed.
Our body absorbs lycopene better when tomatoes are lightly processed. In the form of ketchup, puree or concentrate, they will therefore be more valuable in this respect than those straight from the bush.
Tomatoes should be particularly popular with people who are losing weight:
- they are low in calories,
- stimulates the metabolism,
- purify the body
- gives a feeling of satiety
How to choose and store tomatoes?
When buying tomatoes, it is worth paying attention to several issues.
