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Tomato Facts: tomatoes are heart-healthy. Tomatoes help lower cholesterol. Since a tomato has 0 grams of cholesterol, it doesnât add cholesterol to the diet. Plus, a cup of fresh tomato provides 9% of the DV for fiber, which has been shown to lower high cholesterol levels. Tomatoes are also a good source of niacin (vitamin B3), which has been used for years as a safe way to lower high cholesterol levels. Tomatoes reduce the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are a very good source of potassium.
Tomatoes are also very acidic on the outside of the body, which is one reason they can cause irritation to the mouth for many people if theyâre eaten in excess. But once consumed, raw tomatoes also promote alkalinity in the blood. And while cooked tomatoes do improve the lycopene uptake in the body, (the antioxidant theyâre so well-known for), other nutrients in tomatoes are actually higher when eaten in raw form. Theyâre also more acidic when cooked.