Melissa Bess, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension
Tomatoes are among the most readily available and versatile vegetables. Or are they a fruit? Nutritionally and culinary-wise, tomatoes are considered a vegetable because of the way they are used and their nutrients. Botanically speaking, tomatoes are more of a fruit. Either way, this fruit/vegetable is high in nutrients and easy to use in many dishes…
Tomatoes are in season from July to October, so that’s when you will find the best quality and prices…
To learn about the many health benefits of eating tomatoes, and why it’s good to include fresh as well as cooked and processed tomatoes in your diet, see the full article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/nutritionarticles/nut434.htm
