They’re juicy, versatile and in season. Here are their nutritional benefits, and recipes to make the most of them. Tomatoes have come a long way since the 16th century, when some Europeans called them “poison apples” because they were mistakenly believed to be toxic.
Now, they’re the second-most consumed vegetable in the United States (behind only potatoes) and recognised for a range of health benefits. Here’s what nutrition experts say about tomatoes. They’re hydrating Tomatoes are 95% water.
One cup of chopped raw tomatoes has nearly 178mls of water, making them even more hydrating than watermelon..
