The tomato is one of  the most consumed foods in the world. It's found in salads, sauces, stews, and a wide variety of everyday dishes. Yet, what many people don't know is that this seemingly simple  food  can have very interesting effects on the body when consumed regularly.
In recent years, several specialists have studied the influence of certain compounds present in tomatoes on   health  . Some of these effects have even surprised health professionals.
