Tomatoes
Technically speaking, tomato is a fruit because it contains seeds and develops from the ovary of a flowering plant, but when it comes to nutrition, they are considered vegetables, especially because they contain low carbs and small amounts of sugar.
“A favorite for me is the tomato. It is nutrient-rich and low in calorie density and it can be added to many types of meals to make them more satisfying. I look forward to the summer with a huge variety of heirloom tomatoes at the local farmers’ markets. At one market near me, the misshapes are sold by the basket and I eat myself silly along with the rest on my family,” said Barbara Rolls, Ph.D., Guthrie Chair in Nutritional Sciences, Penn State University, and author of “The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet”.
