If she was in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, she would not dare eat that tomato which was given the feared nickname “poison apple.” In the modern era, not only is it revered as as a tasty and versatile food, the tomato has serious and newly discovered health benefits.
If she was in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, she would not dare eat that tomato which was given the feared nickname “poison apple.” In the modern era, not only is it revered as as a tasty and versatile food, the tomato has serious and newly discovered health benefits. ( Photo: Gustavo Fring/Pexels)

The tomato. long seen as a remarkably versatile and tasty food, and may also have newly discovered health benefits to aid in fighting cancer.

Tomato Is Revered Today But it Was Once Feared as “Poison Apple”
07 Aug 2026 | 06:46
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The pigment that turns tomatoes red may protect your heart and lower the risk of cancer.

The round red fruit’s made a big turnaround from its early days. The tomato that traces its origins to the Andes region of Mexico was admired for its looks when it reached Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries but...

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