Tomatoes And Health
May 18, 2010
Tomatoes have amazing health effects.
The following list contains the main nutritional vitamins and minerals found in tomatoes.
- Vitamin A, B, C, K
- Lycopene
- Chromium
- Calcium
- Iron
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Protein
And now let’s discuss the health benefits of each of them.
Lycopene: Lycopene (red pigment cleanser) is an anti-oxidant, which improves the skin texture and also its color. So peel and slice a bunch of tomatoes, put them on your face and keep them on for ten minutes. After that wash your face. Lycopene also fights the formation of cancer cell tumors and decreases the chance of stomach cancer and prostate cancer in men.
Vitamins A and C: Vitamins A and C help purify the blood. They both neutralize risky radicals that may be in the human body. Vitamin A has another striking health benefit, too. It keeps hair strong and shiny and improves vision.
Chromium: Tomato is a good source of chromium which lowers levels of cholesterol in the blood–that means tomatoes also help prevent heart disease. Tomatoes control blood sugar level. That’s why it’s highly recommended for diabetics to eat tomatoes.
Potassium and Vitamin B: Vitamin B and potassium also lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Thus they also help in preventing heart problems.
Vitamin K, calcium, phosphorus: Vitamin K lessens the risk of hemorrhages. Vitamin K, calcium and phosphorus in tomatoes help the formation and strengthening of bones and bone tissues.
Tomato acids: Do you smoke? No, I am not going to tell you that eating tomatoes will help to quit smoking or reduce all side effects of smoking. But carcinogens (substances which cause cancer) that are caused by smoking may be reduced by tomato’s chlorogenic and coumaric acids. But by just how much isn’t exactly known.
Iron: Iron is a source of energy. Besides it boosts immunity and also prevents insomnia.
Protein: You should probably know that protein is another great energy source. Protein fixes cells in the human body, helps in muscle building and protein digestion.
Medics say they don’t know all of the health benefits of tomatoes, though they know for sure that tomatoes are beneficial no matter whether canned or raw. Eat tomato sauce on pasta and also drink tomato juice.
And one more thing — when buying tomatoes pay attention to the color. The redder the tomato the more beta-carotene (organic compounds) it contains, and the more beneficial it is for your health.
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