Tomatoes

Tomatoes actually were discovered in South American Andes, though it originally started being used as food in Mexico. Though they are technically a fruit, they are considered vegetables. Tomatoes are also very healthy. They are in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Tomatoes averagely grow to be 3-10 feet tall. They also have a weak stem that vines over other plants. The average weight of a common tomato is 4 oz. They contain a carotene called lycopene. Lycopene is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants.

Some studies have shown that the lycopene in tomatoes can prevent cancer. Tomatoes thrive best if kept unwashed, in room temperature, and away from direct sunlight. On October 30, 2006, the CDC claimed that tomatoes could've been the cause of salmonellosis, which caused 172 illnesses in 18 states. So now you know some basic information about tomatoes.