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Nutrition
Facts of Tomato
Tomatoes are low in
fat and contain no saturated fat, sodium, or cholesterol.
They area also a great source of vitamins A and C.
Although many factors
affect the development of cancer, heart disease, and high
blood pressure, eating a diet low in fat and sodium and
rich in fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, may
reduce the risk of these diseases.
Among substances
present in tomatoes are phytochemicals that are thought to
reduce the incidence of cancer. These include lutein,
lycopene, coumarins, flavonoids, phenols, and terpenes.
Try
these websites about Tomatoes:
RB Packing, Inc. http://www.rbpacking.com
Del Monte Foods http://www.delmonte.com
FreshPoint America, Inc. http://www.freshpoint.com
Natural Selection Foods http://www.nsfoods.com
David Oppenheimer Group http://www.oppyproduce.com |