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Health benefits of tomatoes

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to eat better? What better time than January to start a new and healthier diet? R&L Holt are here to help you achieve your goal. Not only do we produce healthy tomatoes, enriched with vitamins and minerals, but they are delicious too! 

Wondering what the health benefits of tomatoes are? Keep reading, we’re going to tell you the 3 main health benefits of tomatoes and how they will be a great addition to your diet!

  1. Tomatoes improve gut and heart health 

The nutrients from tomatoes can improve the microbes in your gut, your microbiome. In turn, this can have positive effects on many aspects of your health. Your gut communicates with other parts of your body, including the brain, with new research suggesting that keeping your internal microbial community healthy is essential for good health.

  1. Tomatoes boost recovery 

If you’ve been feeling under the weather this winter, tomatoes are a great way to boost recovery! This is because the nutrients in tomatoes work to repair any damage in your system, to get you back on track!

  1. Tomatoes are beneficial for overall health 

Tomatoes are rich in nutrients, including plenty of vitamin C, as well as powerful cell protecting antioxidants and compounds. These plant-based nutrients are present in fresh tomatoes making them extremely beneficial for your health. 

Have these three facts tempted you to eat more tomatoes? Head over to our website to read more about the tomatoes we grow and their unique features!