Cherry tomatoes get their name because of their shape and small size, reminiscent of a cherry.
Unlike their traditional counterparts, they have small and rich red glossy fruits that absorb maximum benefits, taste and aroma.
What is healthier: cherry tomatoes or tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are not only tastier, but also healthier than large tomato varieties; they contain more vitamin C, a natural antioxidant that helps the body fight cancer cells.
Cherry tomatoes contain a special substance that helps reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood.
Benefits of cherry
Cherry tomatoes contain a lot of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, cobalt, magnesium and iron, as well as vitamins A, B, C, and E. Thanks to their iron content, tiny tomatoes are good for anemia.
Potassium and magnesium help improve water-salt balance, which normalizes the functioning of blood vessels and the heart.
Cherry tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, C and folic acid.
They contain large amounts of fiber, carbohydrates, potassium and iron, as well as antioxidants, especially lycopene (according to some data, it has the ability to increase the body's resistance to cancer).
In what form are tomatoes healthier
They contain almost 2 times more sugar and solids, which makes them sweeter.Tomatoes are good to eat in any form.
Fresh tomatoes will have more vitamin C than heat-treated ones, but this will not play a big role.
But the antioxidants in tomatoes - lycopene and beta-carotene - become more bioactive during canning and heat treatment.
We previously talked about the benefits of brown rice.
