Tomatoes also need good ventilation. Moderate light speeds ripening, although placing tomatoes in the window to ripen is not necessary. Once tomatoes are fully ripe, they should be stored in the refrigerator until eaten. Tomatoes are overflowing with good nutrition. One medium size tomato provides about 50 percent of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C and 20 percent of our vitamin A needs.
Tomatoes are rich in fiber, carbohydrate, potassium and iron.
They are low in fat and sodium. The latest nutrition news is that tomatoes also contain a compound called lycopene, an anti-oxidant that can protect us from developing some types of cancer. To peel fresh tomatoes, submerge them in a bowl of boiling water for about 30 seconds. Transfer to cold water and skins will slip off. Avoid seeding if possible.