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Why are tomatoes considered healthy? Tomatoes are low in calories, high in fiber, boost metabolism, lowers blood sugar, contains antioxidants, and helps to regulate cholesterol. Because of all these health benefits, you would do well to consider adding tomatoes to your daily diet. Here’s how you can start to use tomatoes for weight loss:

Substitute: Most meals contain high calorie and sugary foods. In every meal use tomatoes as a substitute for these foods. Doing this will lower your overall calorie intake and make for a healthier meal. Easy switches can be to swap out for potatoes and bread.

Breakfast Ideas: You might want to start your day with a tomato based smoothie. Start by pairing tomatoes with other healthy foods that you enjoy. Perhaps other vegetables or fruits. Once you’ve selected which foods to go with the tomatoes begin chopping and freezing your tomatoes and assorted foods for at least 30 minutes. Once frozen, throw them all into a blender and add lemon to taste. A healthy and easy start to the day.

Lunch Ideas: Try a variation on the traditional salad. Find inspiration in the popular Mediterranean salad. Toss together chopped cucumbers, feta, olives, onions, and tomatoes. Stir in olive oil and refrigerate until your designated lunch time. Some enjoy throwing in a sprig of cilantro as well. If this salad is too light for you, add some cooked quinoa.

Dinner Ideas: Tomato-based soups are endless and tasty. If you’re not in the mood for a hot soup try making your own roasted tomato basil pesto on spaghetti squash as a pasta substitute. Ingredients for this recipe are simple and easily found in most markets.

It is not easy to lose weight without a proper plan. Tomatoes could make a great impact on processing along. It would be best if you consume organic tomatoes grown in your vegetable garden. They are good choices for anyone who is on a diet and hope to lose weight.

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