Tomatoes and Your Body: The Surprising Effects of This Everyday Ingredient—and Why Science Says They Matter More Than You Think
Tomatoes are so familiar that most people rarely stop to think about them. They’re sliced into salads, simmered into sauces, blended into soups, and tucked into countless everyday meals. Because they’re so common, it’s easy to assume they don’t offer anything remarkable. But research suggests that this humble fruit—yes, botanically it’s a fruit—plays a much…