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Tomatoes R Greato for Weight Loss

Tomatoes were once considered to be poison during the Diet Stone-Age, but over time man discovered the healthy worthiness of this red fruit of the vine.

Tomato Calories

Yellow Tomatoes, raw - 1 cup of chopped yellow tomatoes contains about 21 calories. One yellow tomato contains about 32 calories.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes (not packed in  oil) - 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes contains 139 calories. One sun-dried tomato contains 5 calories.

Orange Tomatoes, raw - 1 cup of chopped orange tomatoes contains about 25 calories. One orange tomato contains about 18 calories.

Green Tomatoes, raw - 1 cup of chopped green tomatoes contains about 41 calories. One small green tomato contains about 21 calories.

Red Tomatoes, raw - 1 cup of chopped red tomatoes contains about 32 calories. One small red tomato contains about 26 calories.

Tomatoes contain lycopene and coumaric acid which protect and flush out harmful carcinogens in the body and are a potent super food in combating age.

Toss a handful into your next salad and reap the healthy rewards.

 

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