Tomatoes - Cherry Vine
250g is approximately one large vine of cherry tomatoes.
Country of Origin: Belgium/Holland/Spain/Morocco
Nutritional Information: The glossy red tomato (which comes in all kinds of colours, including yellow and deep purple) are packed full of vitamins - including vitamins A, C and E. They also contain flavonoids (natural anti-inflammatories), potassium and other mineral salts.
Tomatoes contain a high volume of water, and they're low in calories too, with around 14 kilocalories per 100g - approximately one and a half classic tomatoes, or five to six cherry tomatoes. Much of the interest in tomatoes has been due to the antioxidant lycopene, which helps to mop up damaging free radicals in the body that can harm our cells, and may help to ward against cancer, including: prostate cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, age-related macular degeneration. It could also boost the skins ability to protect itself against UV rays. Some studies have suggested lycopene may play a role in reducing bad cholesterol. Lycopene is even one of the main ingredients in new 'beauty pills'. A study carried out by the dermatology department at Charite University, in Berlin, discovered a link between lycopene based supplements and smoother, less-wrinkled skin. Tomatoes should be eaten whole to get the full healthy effect.
250g is approximately one large vine of cherry tomatoes.
Country of Origin: Belgium/Holland/Spain/Morocco
Nutritional Information: The glossy red tomato (which comes in all kinds of colours, including yellow and deep purple) are packed full of vitamins - including vitamins A, C and E. They also contain flavonoids (natural anti-inflammatories), potassium and other mineral salts.
Tomatoes contain a high volume of water, and they're low in calories too, with around 14 kilocalories per 100g - approximately one and a half classic tomatoes, or five to six cherry tomatoes. Much of the interest in tomatoes has been due to the antioxidant lycopene, which helps to mop up damaging free radicals in the body that can harm our cells, and may help to ward against cancer, including: prostate cancer, breast cancer, stomach cancer, age-related macular degeneration. It could also boost the skins ability to protect itself against UV rays. Some studies have suggested lycopene may play a role in reducing bad cholesterol. Lycopene is even one of the main ingredients in new 'beauty pills'. A study carried out by the dermatology department at Charite University, in Berlin, discovered a link between lycopene based supplements and smoother, less-wrinkled skin. Tomatoes should be eaten whole to get the full healthy effect.