Tomatoes are one of our favorite vegetables that are technically fruits. I always loved this argument growing up, but after truly being able to understand science, I’ve accepted this fact. Tomatoes are considered a fruit using the terminology in the dictionary because they are a seed bearing structure that grows from the flower of a plant. But according to the US Supreme Court, tomatoes are considered a vegetable because they eat with the main meal and not as a dessert, like fruit would be.
Tomatoes are the fruit that comes from the tomato plant, also known as Solanum Iycopersicum. They grow on a vine that is very plentiful during the summer months and can easily be bought at a farmers market or roadside stand. Tomatoes provide a variety of health benefits to those who enjoy them on a regular basis. According to studies, eating tomatoes has been linked to heart health, as well as helping to lower cholesterol. So feel free to add that extra tomato to your salad or to top your pizza.