Tomatoes, An ally against overweight, an important source of vitamins and minerals, that’s why you have to consume it frequently.

Besides the flavor, there are plenty of good reasons for you to eat tomatoes, it’s low in calories and will help you if you want to control your weight.
Approximately 95% of a tomato is water, and barely a 4% are carbohydrates. It’s an important source of certain minerals, like potassium and magnesium. In his vitamin content we can find these: vitamin B1, B5, C and carotene (that is the pigment that gives the tomatoes their color)
These two last vitamins have antioxidant properties that prevent cancer and heart diseases.

How to pick a good tomato?

• Choose always fresh tomatoes.
• With firm and soft skin.
• Without spots or holes on the skin.
• You don’t have to buy fully ripe tomatoes; you can also let them ripe in a fresh and cool place.
• If you are going to eat raw tomatoes you should wash them well to eliminate any germs. Tomatoes don’t need special care to conserve you can keep them in your refrigerator.
• You can keep a whole tomato for 6 to 8 days in your refrigerator, and smashed or in juice you can keep it up to two days in your fridge.

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