You might want to trade your apple a day for another juicy red bite: a tomato. Research suggests that the versatile fruit — yes, it’s a fruit, and technically a berry — boasts bountiful health benefits. One medium-sized raw tomato packs more than one gram of fiber into just 22 calories, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and is also a good source of potassium, vitamin A, and the antioxidant lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid that offers various research-backed benefits, including anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
Tomatoes also have a notably high water concentration, according to UCLA Health…
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