Tomatoes (Prediabetes)

Tomatoes are one of the most delicious vegetables you can eat. There are so many varieties that they could easily fill a topic, but I prefer the heirloom varieties to the more modern tomato hybrids. Don’t buy tomatoes in the winter, when they come from thousands of miles away, are exceedingly expensive, and are not grown for taste. (Instead, they’re grown for the ability to withstand a long trip.)
In most areas, tomatoes are in season from July to September. They come in all colors representing all kinds of nutrients, but the main ones are vitamins C, A, and K. You can also get some of your daily potassium needs, as well as some fiber. And the best thing is that despite how good they taste, tomatoes are low in calories.
The best tomato is one you pick from the tomato plant that you have grown. In warm climates, a few tomato plants can keep an entire family eating tomatoes all summer.
Tomatoes keep beautifully in the refrigerator. They are filled with antioxidants, which protect against cancer. Organic tomatoes seem to have more antioxidants than non-organic ones. Eating lots of tomatoes has also been found to lower cholesterol levels.
If you buy canned tomatoes, look for a variety made in the United States. Doing so can help you avoid getting a lot of lead along with your tomatoes.