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Calories in tomatoes
Tomatoes are often included in meals along with other vegetables but they are actually a fruit. Tomatoes are used in many forms in cooking and often form large parts of salad. The calories in a tomato are relatively few. Do you know how many calories there are in a tomato?
One medium sized tomato contains 35 calories; a large tomato contains 50 calories while a small tomato contains 25 calories. Cherry tomatoes contain a little as 5 calories while a beef tomato can contain as many as 60 calories. Tomato that is ripened on a vine has about 22 calories.
But tomato has much more nutrition. It contains three kinds of vitamins – K, C and A. It has fiber and carbohydrates. It contains potassium, iron and lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant and is great to fight the free radicals in the body. The fruit is associated with low calories, low sodium and low fat.
The low calorie aspect of the tomato makes it a great fruit for obesity, weight loss, urinary tract infection, jaundice, constipation, intestinal disorders, heart attack, cancer and diabetes. Eating raw tomato every day can help you improve the texture of your skin. Rubbing a slice of tomato on your face can also improve the texture of your skin. Tomatoes are known for their blood purifying properties.
It is important to know how to count calories. It helps to control what you eat. Controlling what you eat is a very effective way to lose weight. Of course the first step in eating right is to eat healthy. You will switch to eating whole grain, lean protein, more fiber by way of fruits and vegetables and cleaner fats. Eating more tomatoes increases the raw content in your food.
You can even add tomatoes to your breakfasts or snacks. A chopped tomato with a little cheese can be a very filling snack.
Calories in food and vegetables can be counted with the help of a calorie counter. A calorie counter becomes an easy way for you to manage your weight. Online and with all nutritionists you can find a food calorie chart that lists out the calorie count of almost all items, including cooked and processed stuff. In your own calorie counter you should note down your daily goal and then proceed to write down what you eat daily and continue this date wise. It should be easy to see whether you are able to control your intake based on your calculations.
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| Submitted on February 7, 2011 |
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