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Do you know about these health benefits of Tomatoes ?

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  Almost everyone of us know about tomatoes. It is a red spherical shaped fruit. It's scientific name is Solanum Lycopersicum. Botanically it is fruit but people uses it as a vegetable. Tomato has many health benefits. It contains many vitamins and  plant compounds. It contains excellent amount of lycopene which is an antioxidant. Lycopene gives tomato red colour and have many health benefits. Tomato is also a good source of Vitamins C, Potassium, Folate and Vitamin K.  Let's know about some amazing health benefits of tomato -   1. High nutritional value Tomato contains high amount (almost 95%) of water  . 100 grams tomato contains - Water - 95% , Calories - 18 , Carbohydrates - 3.9 grams , Protein - 0.9 gram , Sugar - 2.6 grams , Fibre - 1.2 grams , Fat - 0.2 grams. Tomato contains good amount of fibre almost 1.5 grams in an average size tomato. It contains many vitamins and minerals some of them are -   • Vitamin K1 - Tomato contains vitam...

You should know about these benefits of watermelon

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  Watermelon is one of the most healthy and delicious fruit. It contains many vitamins and plant compounds but it is specially good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and other plant compounds which is beneficial for our health. Watermelon contains almost 92% water so it becomes very hydrating fruit. Here we will know about amazing health benefits of watermelon -  1. Loaded with many nutritional elements Watermelon has very low calorie. It contains only 46 calories in one cup serving. It contains many nutrients and plant compounds. One cup (154 gram) watermelon contains - Potassium- 5% of RDI, Vitamin A-18% of RDI , Vitamin C - 21% of RDI, Magnesium - 4% of RDI , Vitamin B1, B5, B6 - 3% of RDI. Watermelon also contains beta Carotene and Lycopene plant compounds. Lycopene gives watermelon red colour and also have many health benefits. Beta Carotene converts into vitamin A in our body. 2. May help to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress Inflammation is harmful for our health. It...