Rejoice! It's "National Tomato Month" tag game!

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

Time to join in on our monthly tag game in the Diabetic Forum while we celebrate "National Tomato Month". The lovely, bright, tomato is packed full of wonderful nutrients, vitamins, and can give you a healthy, good feeling, just by eating one. Come enjoy the conversation, the friendships, the fun, and of course, get to know your tomato, up close and personal.


The perfect red ripe tomato bursting with juices and rich flavor is appetizing and impacts great taste to food.

Studies show that daily consumption of tomatoes fulfills the body’s daily requirement of minerals and vitamins and therefore exerts a protective effect on it. Daily consumption of tomatoes will help alleviate diabetes and reduces the oxidation, thus exerting protective effect against cardiovascular diseases.

Tomatoes are low in carbohydrates and useful for diabetics who want to lose weight. They also control the amount of sugar in a diabetic person urine effectively.

Besides that it also prevent urinary tract infection, reduces hypertension and improves vision. Vitamin K which is abundant in tomatoes is essential in blood clotting and controls bleeding.

So go ahead, eat up and enjoy every last bite!

Regarding eating a fresh tomato:

For a food to be able to raise your blood sugar levels, it needs to contain enough carbohydrates per serving. If you enjoy tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, consumed in moderation, are not a problem for managing your blood sugar levels. For example, 1 cup of cherry tomatoes contain 5.8 g of carbohydrates and 1.8 g of fiber, which is the equivalent of 4 g of net carbs, while 1 medium whole tomato has 4.8 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fiber, or the equivalent of 3.3 g of net carbs. Net carbs correspond to the total grams of carbohydrates minus the dietary fiber and give you a more accurate picture of how foods influence your blood sugar levels. Use net carbs when tracking your carb intake and assessing the influence of your diet over your blood sugar levels.



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[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

If you have already played a tag game then you know how this works. If this is your first venture into the fun of recipe tagging let me tell you that it's easy, fun. All you do is find a recipe that you would like to make. Remember we are looking for healthy and healthy is very dependent upon individual needs and diet. You'll have until the end of the month to report back to us here in this thread. Thats all!

To tag please follow this format:

TAGGING FORM:
I want to remind everyone of the requested tagging form. Please include all on the following info when tagging and reporting.
Tagging:
Recipe-#xxxxxx #xxxxxx by Chef X's
(remember to add the recipe number a second time)
Reporting In:
Tagged
Recipe-#xxxxxx #xxxxxx by Chef X
(remember to add the recipe number a second time)
is done and share a little something about your history and traditions or those special memories of seasons past.

Tagging will begin on April 1st and go through April 30th. The thread will remain open for a few days after that to give everyone a chance to wrap up their reviewing and completion reports. You are welcome to tag as many recipes as you can complete in the allotted time frame of this event.

Please know that you may join in at any time during the event and that chat is certainly allowed. We look forward to having you join us.


Here are some wonderful recipe selections for your enjoyment! Please note: ANY tomato recipe can be used in this tag came, cooked, uncooked, raw, half-baked, etc....just love the taste of that special tomato Also ~ you if you tag something in another game, it can be used here, as long as it has the word "tomato" in it.

Easy Tomato Recipes!
Main Dish Tomato Selections!
Wonderful, healthy, Diabetic Friendly Tomato Recipes

UmmBinat's Tomato Recipes

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

Our Tags!


Andi
Best BLT Pasta Salad, #365938 by Chef Bugsy Mate
BLT Sandwich by Dienia B.
Creamy Swiss Chard Pasta by Derf
Green Beans With Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta by alijen
Mother in Law's Tomato Salad by elmotoo
Greek Salad W/Feta and Olives #423913 by Deantini

awalde
Htapodi Me Makaronaki Kofto (Stewed Octopus With Macaroni)
Paximadia "bruschetta" - Cretan Barley Rusk Meze by ThatSouthernBelle
Israeli Shakshuka #281877 by AniSarit
Greek-Style Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) #102317 by Kittencalskitchen
Avocado Corn Salsa by Sharon123
Chickpea Curry (Vegan -Pressure Cooker) #420676



Charlotte J
Sun-Dried Tomato Pot Roast #321588 by Chef M&A's
Skillet Chili-Mac #283627 by Chef Lil' Momma Jenn

LainieBug
Peeled Tomatoes for Soups and Sauces ( a "how To") #406973, by Happy Harry #2
German Cucumber Salad #171011, by *Parsley*
Mexican Mess (Bean Dip) #293219 by cookie monster

mama smurf
*Tortellini Spinach Salad With Sesame Dressing#128519 by flower7#179133
Avocado Salad With Tomato Relish#275428 by PaulaG#133174
Salsa#1078 by WildlifeDi#1646
:*Beef, Macaroni and Tomato Casserole#90685 by Sue Lau#37636 and
:*Baked Fish with Tomatoes#61506 by Kozmic Blues#41409
*Sassy Spicy Foil-Baked Fish for One#207018 by B-Walk#394618 and
*Roasted Vegetable and Pasta Bake#466813 by B-Walk#394618 (request of DH)

Mia
Mike's 3 Ingredient Tomato Soup - (Really?) the Longmeadow Farm #402509 by Andi
BLT Sandwich #113105 by Dienia B.
Lower Fat, Higher Fibre Beef Bolognese Sauce #324879 by
Tomato Pie #477602 by pammyowl


pammyowl
Bloody Mary Salad by Cookgirl
Soup Nazi's Crab Bisque by Carla
Caprese Salad Tomatoes (Italian Marinated Tomatoes) #55309 by Shawn C

Paula
Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes by Kiwi Kathy (tomato paste)
Simply Sole by Pantry Savvy (sliced tomato)
Homemade Salsa and Fried Tortilla Chips With Seasoning - Deen by Chef Mean Green
Freda2's Crockpot Chili Recipe by Freda2
Jambalaya...my Way by Freda2
Healthy Quinoa Salad by HealthyGFdad

Sharon123
Salad Sandwich #476829 by Chocolatl
Angelique's Veggie Sandwich for 1 #475920 by Cookgirl



lauralie41
Tomatoes in Mayonnaise #237133 by 3KillerB's
Caprese Salad Tomatoes (Italian Marinated Tomatoes) #55309 by Shawn C
Black Bean Chipotle Soup #350524 by Lucky Chef


Elmotoo
Asian Tomato Salad #253459
Tomato Pie by pammyowl

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

Welcome!

We're very glad you're here! It's National Tomato Month, and why not celebrate by selecting a recipe with a tomato in it!

Enjoy this month's fun and frolic with that glorious tomato!

[PaulaG]

Good morning Andi. tomatoes. I actually choose one for PAC. I'll upload photos later today and do some looking for more wonderful recipes.

[mama smurf]

Count me in I am now away from all commotion (hopefully) for a while. After my father passing, DH having total knee replacement and my DD having another back surgery things have calmed down so I can get back to cooking...and I love tomatoes!

[UmmBinat]

I will be here

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

PaulaG wrote:
Good morning Andi. tomatoes. I actually choose one for PAC. I'll upload photos later today and do some looking for more wonderful recipes.

Hi dear Paula! I love too! they are the best! I am ready to start eating so many of tomatoes, I hope I don't look like one!

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

mama smurf wrote:
Count me in I am now away from all commotion (hopefully) for a while. After my father passing, DH having total knee replacement and my DD having another back surgery things have calmed down so I can get back to cooking...and I love tomatoes!

Dear mama smurf, it's always wonderful to see you, I know it must of been a awful time for you, but I'm glad Spring is just around the corner now, and you can put a lot of this past you! I sure hope your dear daughter, and dear husband are feeling better! So glad you're joining!

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

UmmBinat wrote:
I will be here

I am always as happy as a hammer and nail that you join us each month, UmmBinat! You add so much by your recipe selections, information, and your wonderful friendship!

[Mia in Germany]

Good morning all

We don't yet get anything but watery tomatoes from Spain, Israel or Dutch greenhouses, but as I do better with boiled tomatoes anyway, there are tons of recipes with canned tomatoes in them, so I can see my month floating away on a stream of tomato sauce

[PaulaG]

Question: Does tomato paste and/or tomato sauce qualify?

Leave it to me to cause trouble.

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

PaulaG wrote:
Question: Does tomato paste and/or tomato sauce qualify?

Leave it to me to cause trouble.

Oh, my sweet Paula - you are absolutely correct! Yes! Tomato sauces (any), tomato paste, tomato juice, tomatoes stewed, tomato puree, etc, etc, etc...are wonderful choices!

Cooked or uncooked the is the doll of the month! The lycopene is better when they are cooked, so please cook away!

[PaulaG]

All right here are some choices:

Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes by Kiwi Kathy (tomato paste)
Simply Sole by Pantry Savvy (sliced tomato)

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

PaulaG wrote:
All right here are some choices:

Lentil Stew With Pumpkin or Sweet Potatoes by Kiwi Kathy (tomato paste)
Simply Sole by Pantry Savvy (sliced tomato)

Wonderful choices! YES! I just made the best lentil stew/soup last month, so I'm stuck on lentils

YUM!