date:Jan 08, 2019
As we all know, a tomato is technically a fruit. But when it comes to nutrition, tomatoes - along with seedy cucumbers and zucchini - are categorised as vegetables. Thats due in part to their lower carb and sugar contents: A medium tomato provides just 22 calories, and about 5 grams of total carbs, with 3 as sugar and 1.5 as fibre. But this low-calorie, low-carb package is chock-full of nutrients, and has been linked to a variety of health benefits. Here are seven, along with some simple ways to