Category Archives: Tomatoes

Tinned Mackerel in Tomato Sauce: Better Preservation of Fats?

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Tinned mackerel is a healthy food because not only does it provide a good source of protein, but it also provides long-chain marine oils that can feed into the essential fatty acid pathway. This makes it a great source of … Continue reading →

Posted in Antioxidant, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Fish, Fish Oils, Tomatoes | Comments Off on Tinned Mackerel in Tomato Sauce: Better Preservation of Fats?

Why are Tomatoes Fruit?

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Many people are used to seeing tomatoes in the vegetable section of supermarkets, and many consider them a vegetable. However, tomatoes are actually fruits. The distinction between fruit and vegetables is biological and relates to the way the food is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fruit, Tomatoes, Vegetables | Comments Off on Why are Tomatoes Fruit?

The Vitamin C Content of Tomatoes

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Tomatoes are a rich source of antioxidants. One of the most researched antioxidants in tomatoes is the red pigment lycopene, a carotenoid that has been shown to be beneficial to prostate health. However, tomatoes are also a rich source of … Continue reading →

Posted in Antioxidant, Tomatoes, Vitamin C | Comments Off on The Vitamin C Content of Tomatoes

Tomatoes: The Good and The Bad

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Although most people consider them vegetables, tomatoes are actually the fruiting body of a plant belonging to the nightshade family. Tomatoes have been extensively researched for their health effects and found to be significantly beneficial. In particular, tomatoes have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Lycopene, Tomatoes | Comments Off on Tomatoes: The Good and The Bad

Apples and Tomatoes: Vitamin C Content

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Apples, Tomatoes, Vitamin C | Comments Off on Apples and Tomatoes: Vitamin C Content

Tomatoes: The Low Sugar Fruit

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Tomatoes are a fruit of a plant (Solanum lycopersicum) that belongs to the nightshade family of plant. Tomatoes are unusual amongst fruit because they are low in sugar. The low sugar content of tomatoes gives them a number of health … Continue reading →

Posted in Sugar, Tomatoes | Comments Off on Tomatoes: The Low Sugar Fruit

From Fruit to Juice

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Fruits are produced by plants because they allow seed dispersal. For this to happen efficiently, the fruit must be eaten by an animal. Animals are attracted to the fruits because of their sweet taste, a result of the concentrated sugars … Continue reading →

Posted in Fruit, Fruit Juice, Sugar, Tomatoes | Comments Off on From Fruit to Juice

Are Tomatoes Protective Of Mood Disorders

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Tomatoes are a rich source of nutrients including phytochemical antioxidants. In particular, tomatoes are known to contain carotenoids, the most abundant being the red pigment lycopene. Lycopene has a number of health effects and this may relate to the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Carotenoids, Depression, Lycopene, Mood, Tomatoes | Comments Off on Are Tomatoes Protective Of Mood Disorders

The Benefits of Tomatoes

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Tomatoes | Comments Off on The Benefits of Tomatoes

Carotenoid Rich Foods for Skin Protection

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Antioxidant, Beta Carotene, Carotenoids, Lutein, Spinach, Tomatoes, Xanthophylls, Zeaxanthin | Comments Off on Carotenoid Rich Foods for Skin Protection