Greetings everyone. Given this opportunity i'll bring to you tomatoes.

MY FAVOURITE SUMMER FRUIT IS TOMATO

The tomato is the edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum,commonly known as a tomato plant. Tomatoes are fruits that are considered vegetables by nutritionists. Botanically, a fruit is a ripened flower ovary and contains seeds. You can grow tomatoes indoors to keep them alive all year, but indoor tomatoes tend to be smaller than outdoor plants in the summer as well as producing less of a harvest. You can move plants from outside to the indoors for the winter.

WHY DO I EAT THIS FRUIT MORE IN SUMMER?

Tomatoes contain about 94% water and are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.

WHAT IS THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THE FRUIT?

Lycopene in tomato helps protect them from the ultraviolet rays of the sun ,in much the same way, it can help protect your cells from damage. Tomatoes also have potassium, vitamins B and E.

HOW READILY AVAILABLE IS THE FRUIT IN MY AREA?

Tomatoes are grown every seoson in my area ,at any point in time you need tomatoes you'll get them.My country has just two seasons(rainy and dry season). But I believe in all countries you can have tomatoes in every seoson

IMPORTANCE OF THE FRUIT FROM HEALTH POINT OF VIEW...

1.Eating tomatoes daily will ensure that you get an array of nutrients which will help in better functioning of your body. Always wash tomatoes properly before eating or cooking them and its good when you eat them with its skin.
2.Tomatoes have been found to reduce water retention in the body ,it is among our fat fighting food.
3.Tomatoes can help reduce blood pressure for people with diabetes.
4.The skin of tomatoes are rich in phytochemicals.
5.Eating tomato can help clear up acne and brighten the skin.
6.Tomatoes improve you vision and protect against eye conditions including cataracts and macular degeneration.
7.Good for bone development.
8.Repairs Damages from Smoking when you quite smoking.
9.Activates Digestion
10.Tomato seeds are a rich source of vitamin C, which is important for a strong immune system.
11.Tomatoes can Lighten skin.
12.Thanks to the large amount of antioxidants and vitamin C, one can use tomato for face whitening as they act as a natural bleaching agent.Pimple and Acne Reduction.
13Tomato reduces Oiliness ,Reduces Blackheads and tghtens Skin Pores.
14.Tomato is anti Ageing and
Makes Skin Supple
15.Tomato treats Sunburn.

SHOULD EVERYONE EAT TOMATOES?
Tomatoes are sufficiently good for everyone and one other advantage is that they are highly nutritious even when cooked.

Thanks to steem health for this beautiful contest.