This Fruit May Help You Build Muscle (Plus: 5 Yummy Ways to Eat It)
by Lexi Petronis
Who knew? According to new research from the University of Iowa, green tomatoes contain a compound that may help build muscle (and protect against future muscle atrophy).
Green tomatoes are rich in tomatidine (a compound that's obviously perfectly named), which the researchers discovered stimulates growth in human muscle cells--and also helped mice build more muscle and be able to exercise longer.
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The authors say they're not yet sure how many green tomatoes people might need to eat in order to reap the muscle-building benefits. Even so, we know that green tomatoes have lots of other good-for-your-health benefits: One large tomato is about 42 calories, rich in antioxidants, provides half the recommended daily amount of vitamin C for women, as well as 2 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber per serving.
So in the interest of having some variety in your tomato routine, here are some yummy--and healthy--ways to eat the green ones.
What's your favorite way to eat green tomatoes?
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