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Green Tomatoe

Green tomatoes are unripe tomatoes with a firm texture and tart flavor, commonly used cooked or pickled. Botanically they are the same fruit as red tomatoes but harvested before ripening.

Beneficial properties

low in calories source of vitamin C contains antioxidants provides fiber hydrating

Nutritional highlights

Green tomatoes provide vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, small amounts of folate, and fiber, along with carotenoid and polyphenol antioxidants.

Caution. Unripe green tomatoes contain more tomatine than ripe tomatoes and may cause digestive upset if eaten in large amounts; avoid leaves and stems, which are toxic.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Inflammation
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High Cholesterol
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