Tomatoes
By: Jerryline Taylor
Benefits
Benefits:
- Prevents Cancer
- Supports bone health
- Reduce the risk of prostate cancer
Nutrients
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B
- Calcium
- Iron
Recipe: Salsa
Ingredients:
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 3 tablespoons of virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and black pepper
History
- Spanish people discovered tomatoes
- Then they brought it to Europe
- Grew along the Mediterranean Climates
Interesing Facts
- Tomatoes are the state vegetable of New Jersey
- More than 7,500 tomatoes grown around the world
- China is the largest producer of tomatoes