The growth of cancerous cells in the inner lining of the stomach is what leads to stomach cancer. And according to a new study, tomatoes can help you fight against the condition.

Tomatoes have the ability to limit the growth and generation of cancer causing cells as per the study with a component called lycopene being the major reason for this.

“Inverse associations between tomato consumption and risk of gastric cancer were observed in all these diverse populations,” the study suggested