All About Tomatoes

An apple a day keeps the doctor away… does that apply to tomatoes as well? After all, when the fruit was first introduced in 16th century Europe, it was nicknamed everything from pomodoro (golden apple) to pomi di Mori (apple of the Moors) to pomme d’amour (love apple – leave it to the French).

Call it what you want, we certainly love this summertime treat… and our bodies (and doctors) love the powerful punch of Vitamin A, C, and the cancer-fighting antioxidant lycopene tomatoes provide.

Though you can find this fruit in a supermarket throughout the year, only in the heat of the summer will you truly find the wholesome goodness of a fresh ripe tomato plucked straight from the vine. Take advantage of the season and enjoy the splendor of one of life’s simple luxuries – the tomato.