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Can help help me in defining the benefits of tomato?
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Tomatoes: Tomatoes are high in lycopene, an antioxidant. They also contain a high amount of vitamins c, k and a, and contain dietary fiber. They provide many nutrients that aid cardiovascular health, and they are low in sodium, fat and calories, and have been shown to aid bone health.
Answered 8/31/2013
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