- Tomatoes are our major source of dietary lycopene, an antioxidant that fights heart disease and may help to prevent prostate cancer
- Salicylates, contained mostly in the seeds, have an anticoagulant effect and the peel is richer in nutrients than the flesh
- Lycopene is more active in cooked tomatoes than raw and is better absorbed if eaten with a little oil. Perfect for a salad dressed with olive oil
- If you are eating them raw, they taste much better at room temperature than straight out of the fridge
- Lots of fibre to keep your gut healthy
Homegrown varieties
Tomato and mozzarella salad