In case you were wondering, a tomato is technically a fruit, because it is a seed-bearing and develops from the ovary of a flowering plant. (Botanically vegetables consist of other plant parts, like roots, leaves, and stems.) But when it comes to nutrition, tomatoes—along with seedy cucumbers and zucchini—are categorized as vegetables. It turns out that the humble tomato is full of surprising perks for your skin, your gut, and more—check them out!
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