Tomatoes
About This Food
Thought to have originated from South America, tomatoes were brought by Spanish explorers to Europe in the 1500’s.
Most notable for their high levels of the powerful antioxidant lycopene, the best way to unlock the the benefits of this heart-helping and cancer-fighting phytonutrient is to cook tomatoes and enjoy with healthy fat to aid absorption.
Glycemic Index=15
Glycemic Load=1
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=546 and 406
*Tomatoes, plum (546) and tomatoes, cooked (406)
Choose firm, well-shaped tomatoes that are fragrant and richly colored (for their variety). They should be free from blemishes, heavy for their size and give slightly to pressure. Ripe tomatoes should be stored at room temperature and used within a few days, as cold temperatures make the flesh pithy.
Special diets
- Gluten-Free Diet
- Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
- Grain-Free Diet
- High Protein Diet
- Low FODMAP Diet
- Paleo Diet (Light)
- Paleo Diet (Strict)
- Pescetarian Diet
- Primal Diet
- Vegetarian Diet
- Whole Food
Excellent Source of
- VitaminA
- VitaminC
Good Source of
- VitaminK
Preferences
- No Coconut
- No Molds
- No Citrus
- No Pseudograins
- No Fish
- No Red Meat
- No Pork
- No Eggs
- No Shellfish
- No Gluten
- No Nuts
- No Soy
- No Dairy
- No Poultry
- No Seeds
- No Legumes
- No Yeast
- No Peanuts
- No Grains
- No Corn
- Low Carbohydrate
- Low Cholesterol
- Low Fat
- Low Sodium
- Low Sugars
- Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 medium
Calories: 22
Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 24 : 1
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