Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Can Diabetics Drink Tomato Juice?

But what may take you by surprise is tomato juice can help manage blood sugar levels too! Pulpy red tomatoes make for an incredible addition to your diabetes diet. According to diabetesincontrol.com, tomato juice may help reduce heart risk in people with type-2 diabetestype-2 diabetesType 2 diabetes (T2D), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a […]

Is Tomato Juice Good For Kidneys?

If the tomatoes are cooked properly, they are safe enough to be eaten. However, if they are eaten raw, there is a risk of kidney stones. And it’s worse if a person is prone to kidney stones, he or she should refrain from the consumption of too many tomatoes as it can increase the risk […]

Is Tomato Juice Good For Cholesterol?

Tomato juice Tomatoes are rich in a compound called lycopene, which may improve lipid levels and reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol. In addition, research suggests processing tomatoes into juice increases their lycopene content. Tomato juice is also rich in cholesterol-reducing fiber and niacin. What juice is good for lowering cholesterol? Pomegranate juice contains antioxidants at higher […]

How Nutritious Is Tomato Skin?

These results indicate that tomato peels contain most of the antioxidant minerals especially Ca, Cu, Zn, Mn and Se which are important for antioxidant enzymes in vivo and hence protect the body from cancer. Is it healthy to eat tomato skin? According to a scientific study, the peels are a great source of antioxidants (specifically […]

Are Tomatoes Acidic?

Heartburn and Tomatoes While they might be chockfull of healthy nutrients like lycopene, Chutkan tells WebMD that tomatoes are also highly acidic and likely to cause heartburn in those who are prone to it. Is tomatoes acidic or alkaline? acidicPSA: foods like limes, lemons, and tomatoes have an acidic pH, but are considered alkaline because […]

What Are Some Good Determinate Tomato Plants?

Many paste or Roma tomatoes are determinate varieties, such as ‘San Marzano’ and ‘Amish Paste’. Some others have been bred to be determinate, so they can be harvested in quantity all at one time. These include ‘Celebrity’, ‘Marglobe’, and ‘Rutgers’. What is the best determinate tomato to grow? Glacier tomatoes are one of the best […]

How Many Fruits Can A Tree Tomato Produce?

The tree usually forms a single upright trunk with lateral branches and flowers and fruits hang from the lateral branches. The leaves are large, simple and perennial and have a strong pungent smell while the flowers are pink-white and form clusters of 10-50 flowers. They produce 1 to 6 fruits per cluster. How many fruits […]

Is Tree Tomato Farming Profitable?

With a production lifetime of 12 years, and reaching peak harvest time in 1 to 3 years, tree tomato farming can be profitable if the trees are well taken care of. Tree tomato farming is gaining momentum in the Kenyan market due to the demand for the fruit, in both the juicing and fresh fruit […]

Is Tree-Tomato Rich In Iron?

“For those who are struggling to maintain a good and healthy weight, raw and fresh tree tomato a day will aid in that. The juice in the fruit acts as a detoxifier as its acidic properties aid in cutting down fat,” he says. Tree tomatoes are also rich in vitamins and mineral salts. They also […]

How Do Sharks Prevent From Sinking?

First, sharks lack the swim bladderswim bladderSwim bladder disease, also called swim bladder disorder or flipover, is a common ailment in aquarium fish. The swim bladder is an internal gas-filled organ that contributes to the ability of a fish to control its buoyancy, and thus to stay at the current water depth without having to […]

Is A Shark A Mammal?

Sharks are fish, even though some people believe they are mammals due to how big some of them can get and because some give birth to live young. Fish are aquatic animals that were among the first vertebrates (animals with a backbone) to evolve on earth. Is a shark a fish or a mammal? fishSharks […]

Why Tomato Is Called Golden Apple?

So did the French–pommes d’amour. The Germans called them apples of paradise, the Italians, golden apples, a phrase that lives on in the Italian word for tomato, pomodoro. Why is the tomato plant called the apple of gold? In 1544, Italian herbalist Pietro Andrae Matthioli made the first reference to the tomato’s presence in Europe […]

What Do The French Call The Tomato?

The French called the tomato the pomme d’amour, or the Love Apple, for their belief that the exotic tomato had aphrodisiac powers. Tomatoes might not be responsible for romance in people, but eating tomatoes does seem to spark a lust for more tomatoes. What was the tomato called? The tomato was eaten by the Aztecs […]

Why Is Tomato Called Pomodoro In Italian?

It literally means “apple of gold” (pomo d’oro) in Italian, a reference to the colour of the tomato before it becomes fully ripe. Where does the Italian word pomodoro come from? From Italian pomodoro (“tomato”). The time interval comes from the Pomodoro kitchen timer, which is in the shape of a tomato. Why is it […]

Is A Shark A Amphibians?

Another common myth about sharks is confusion among people about sharks being amphibians. Sharks are cold-blooded, and they are not mammals, but they do not possess amphibian qualities. Sharks are pure cartilaginous fish species, probably a million years old, and tend to use gills to breathe air throughout their life. Is a shark a fish […]

Do Tree Tomatoes Ripen Off The Tree?

Hi,Yes they do. My first experience with Tamarillo. How can you tell when a tamarillo is ripe? Quality and ripeness Once ripe, tamarillos feels soft. Unripe specimens are orange-yellow, once ripened the fruit turns red-brown. Unripe fruits can complete their ripening process at room temperature. How long do tamarillos take to ripen? If you are […]