In the same plant family as nightshade, these yummy veggies were mistakenly thought to be poisonous until the nineteenth century. 

 

 

Choose tomatoes with bright, shiny skins and firm flesh.

 

Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight,
for use within 1 week after ripe. Tomatoes taste best if not refrigerated; refrigerate only if you can’t use them before they spoil.

 

Low fat; saturated fat free; very low sodium;
cholesterol free; low calorie; high in vitamin A;
high in vitamin C; good source of potassium.