Tag: Tomato

Dogs can absolutely have the tomato fruit. If you want to give a tomato to a dog, small amounts won’t hurt them a bit. Many dogs love them for the same reason people do; they’re tasty! While they are nontoxic, don’t feed too much tomato to your dog because it can cause stomach upset. What […]

Tomato extract relieves damaged arteries, finds Cambridge study. A substance found in tomatoes relieves impairment of blood vessels, which may explain why people who eat a Mediterranean diet have a notably reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease, according to a study. Do tomatoes clean arteries? Jan. 20, 2000 (Atlanta) — There’s new evidence from Holland that […]

But for the millions of Americans who suffer from heartburn and acid reflux, the tangy fruit is a chest pain waiting to happen. “Tomatoes or tomato-based products can lead to or contribute to heartburn because they affect the lower esophageal sphincter,” says Dr. What foods make your heart hurt? Heartburn usually hits after eating spicy, […]

Tomato plants grow best in areas that receive direct sun throughout the day. The seeds germinate fastest at temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Once planted in the garden, the plants thrive in temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees with six to eight hours of full sun daily. Where is the best place to […]

tomato, (Solanum lycopersicum), flowering plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), cultivated extensively for its edible fruits. Is tomato a plant or stem? Tomato plants typically grow to 1–3 meters (3–10 ft) in height. They are vines that have a weak stem that sprawls and typically needs support. Indeterminate tomato plants are perennials in their native […]

Tomato. Meaning: Yep, you guessed it: another term for an attractive lady. But this one also seems pretty gender-neutral. What does it mean when someone call you a tomato? tomato: (slang) A desirable-looking woman. What does throwing tomatoes mean slang? Obviously, tomato throwing stands as a form of audience participation that’s unacceptable by modern standards. […]

‘ Her fear of tomatoes – called Lycopersicoa phobia – doesn’t extend to ketchup, as she loves the stuff. Why are people afraid of tomatoes? Native Americans even thinking of the tomato seed as being an aphrodisiac. When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the Americas, they saw native people eating tomatoes, but were unsettled by the […]

Colonel Johnson. As the story is told, it was Colonel Johnson who on September 26, 1820 once and for all proved tomatoes non-poisonous and safe for consumption. Why were tomatoes considered sinful? Also considered to be a “sinful” food due to its mild aphrodisiac properties, the tomato didn’t get much love between the 1500’s – […]

In 1753, Linnaeus placed the tomato in the genus Solanum (alongside the potato) as Solanum lycopersicum. In 1768, Philip Miller moved it to its own genus, naming it Lycopersicon esculentum. Who came up with the name tomato? The tomato is a native of the lower Andes, cultivated by the Aztecs in Mexico. The Aztec word […]

Tomatoes contain lycopene, a nutrient that could be beneficial for lowering your cholesterol, preventing skin damage, and decreasing your blood pressure. A study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that adding lycopene to your diet could help significantly reduce blood pressure. Is it OK to eat tomatoes if you have high blood pressure? Vitamin C […]

They are also found in beans, corn, and nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and potatoes. Lectins may bind to the cells lining your intestines, disrupting the tight junctions between the intestinal cells, contributing to leaky gut. Are tomatoes hard on the gut? While both raw and cooked tomatoes are gut-healthy foods, cooked tomatoes seem […]

Intake of tomato juice alleviates anxiety due to presence of an important carotenoid i.e. Lycopene which is mainly responsible for most of the health benefits of tomato juice. It has a high antioxidant capacity which tends to reduce anxiety and relief the symptoms of anxiety. Is tomato good for mental health? The researchers assessed the […]

“They’re just kind of tasteless because they haven’t developed the sugars, they haven’t developed the acids.” Left to ripen on the vine, a truly ripe tomato – when it is at its most flavourful – is much softer to the touch than the taut, fit-to-burst tomatoes we’re used to. Why do my tomatoes have no […]

“Some depression actually stems from chronic, low-grade inflammation.” All tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, a fat-soluble phytonutrient that helps protect vital brain fat, and a nutrient that actually stops the buildup of pro-inflammatory compounds linked to depression. Are tomatoes good for depression? Conclusions: This study demonstrated that a tomato-rich diet is independently related […]

Go select five or six of the ripest summer tomatoes on your counter and gather extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, a few cloves of firm garlic, and some fresh herbs. They can be basil, oregano, or thyme. How do you make raw tomatoes taste better? Add Pineapple Juice Yes, you read that right. […]

The metallic taste usually comes as a result from overcooking tomatoes. Cheaper brands of canned crushed tomatoes, sauce, or paste often have this taste. Use top quality whole canned peeled tomatoes. Crush, chop, or make into sauce yourself. Why do tomatoes taste like chemicals? Tomato flavors are primarily generated by a diverse set of chemicals […]

Tomato flavor is commonly described as sweet, tart, tangy or balanced. Tomato flavor is sometimes also described as “classic tomato flavor” or “old-fashioned tomato flavor.” And the flavor of some tomatoes is described as mild or bland. Sugars in the tomato—mainly fructose and glucose—result in a sweet flavor. Why do tomatoes taste so disgusting? As […]

89 percent. Tomatoes (89 percent) What is America’s #1 favorite vegetable? broccoliThe brand polled over 5,000 Americans in an open-ended survey timed to National Eat Your Vegetables Day (Thursday, June 17). Although broccoli remains America’s favorite, the popularity of corn substantially increased over the past year. What is the most liked vegetable in the world? […]

Here’s How Tomato Juice Helps Burn Belly Fat: Tomatoes are rich in fibres. Fibres help induce satiety since they take so long to breakdown and digest. If you are full, you would crave less. Do tomatoes burn body fat? Consuming tomato juice can boost lipid metabolism by inducing expression of genes involved in fatty acid […]

“Probably one in every eight sandwiches I eat that have tomato in them I get a mouthful that tastes like dirty fish.” However, it would appear that the reason for the problem is fish bone meal being added to the fertiliser of cheap tomatoes by their growers. Why do store-bought tomatoes taste like fish? There […]