When it comes to Sri Lankan vegetables few are abundantly available as the mighty tomato. When buying tomatoes, remember that the redder they are, the better they are. This is because their colour indicates the amount of lycopene present in them. Lycopene is very easy for the body to absorb and it actively decreases the body's chances of contracting cancer of the bladder, lungs, prostate, skin, and even the stomach. The daily requirement of lycopene is 22mg, which is around eight small cherry tomatoes or a glass of tomato juice.