Nutritionists recommend consuming tomatoes because they are rich in lycopene, vitamins A and B complex, and important minerals such as phosphorus and potassium, as well as folic acid, calcium, and fructose. The riper the tomato, the higher the concentration of these nutrients.
Tomatoes are composed mainly of water, containing approximately fourteen calories per hundred grams. Some studies confirm their positive influence in cancer treatment, as lycopene, the pigment that gives tomatoes their color, is considered effective in preventing prostate cancer and strengthening the immune system.
