Tomatoes did not become popular in people's diets until the 1850s. For a long time, many people were afraid to eat tomatoes. In Spain, tomatoes were once thought to be harmful when eaten. Instead, they were used in
various decorations. However, tomatoes are very healthful. They contain very small amounts of fat and sodium.
They are also cholesterol-free and have very few calories. Despite what was once thought, tomatoes are good to
eat.
Do It!
At first, people were
about eating tomatoes.
А
excited
B
confused
C uneasy
D ashamed