The Benefits of Tomatoes

The tomato is the most common vegetable in the world. They have a wonderful taste, both fresh and processed. We love tomatoes and eat them often so let’s take a look at the benefits of tomatoes.

British scientists have compiled a list of the 10 most useful products, and tomatoes were in the first place. They took the leading place due to the content of antioxidants and vitamin C.

Modern studies show that tomatoes are good for the cardiovascular system and prevent the appearance of malignant tumors, which is especially important now.

The health benefits of tomatoes

What is the use of tomatoes and what do they contain?

The tomato contains:

• starch — 0.15%;
• sugar — 1.8 to 4.1%;
• fiber 0, 55–0,84%;
• carotenoids;
• purines are important components of any cell — 2, 4 mg per 100 g;
• organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric, amber, slightly oxalic);
• many vitamins C, PP, carotene;
• nicotinic and folic acid;
• low content of B1, B2, P, K;
• mineral salts — salts of potassium, iron;
• Flavonoids, alkaloids;
• essential oil, giving the plant a solanaceous aroma;
• aromatic and dyes, yellow due to xanophil, red due to lycopene.

Enough to eat 200 grams of tomato and you will receive a daily dose of carotene.

In terms of iron content, tomatoes are superior to chicken meat, fish products, and milk, and are very useful in anemia. Their iron salts and folic acid are easily digestible.

Gentle fiber does not irritate the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. They are easily digested and absorbed.

Pectic substances in tomatoes reduce cholesterol in the blood.

A small amount of purine fiber, low calorie allow us to consider the vegetable diet product for obesity and atherosclerosis.

The content of vitamin C red tomatoes are not inferior to lemons and oranges.

How to use the tomatoes?

Fresh tomatoes, tomato juice from organic acids, minerals have the following properties:

• improve digestion;
• quench thirst;
• reduce pressure;
• inhibit the growth of a number of microorganisms and fungi;
• stimulate intestinal peristalsis, emptying of the gallbladder, excretion of excess fluid from the body.

Previously, it was believed that tomatoes and their juice exacerbate gout and urolithiasis. But nutritionists believe this opinion is erroneous. Food with purines should be excluded from the diet of patients with gout, but their level in tomatoes is low, lower than in cauliflower, lettuce, spinach, peas, and beans.

In case of urolithiasis it is not recommended to consume products with oxalic acid, since the interaction of calcium and oxalic acid may appear oxalate stones. But in tomatoes, oxalic acid is only 5 mg ha 100 g. This is much less than in salad (30 mg), beets (40 mg), rhubarb (240 mg), sorrel (up to 360 mg).

The benefits of fresh tomatoes.

1. Tomatoes and their juice activate the beneficial intestinal microflora and do not allow dysbacteriosis to develop, help to neutralize toxins that appear with excessive consumption of protein and fatty foods.
2. Restore the disturbed metabolism.
3. Reduce blood pressure.
4. Useful for anemia, diabetes, obesity, heart failure, during the recovery period after surgery, irradiation.
5. Due to the content of carotene increase visual acuity.
6. It is recommended to use tomatoes with intense mental work and heavy physical exertion.
7. Used in cosmetology, due to the presence in them of substances with anti-inflammatory properties.
8. In case of varicose veins, it is useful to make applications of fetal plates on problem areas.
9. Prevent the development of prostate adenoma.
10. Strengthen immunity.
11. Improve skin condition.
12. Keep beauty and youth.
13. Strengthen bones, thanks to vitamin K and calcium.
14. Protect blood vessels from atherosclerosis.
15. Coarse fibers help the intestines and toxins from the body.
16. When sunburn well help compresses of tomatoes.
17. Regulate blood sugar.
18. Strengthen hair.
19. Recommended for women after 40.
20. Purify the body from radionuclides.
21. Juice from tomatoes has a slight diuretic effect.
22. Juice helps to get rid of extra pounds. If you want to lose weight, you should drink a glass of tomato juice before eating. It reduces appetite, and prevents overeating.
23. Juice from tomatoes prevents the formation of blood clots, so it is very useful in sedentary lifestyles, because of which there is stagnation in the blood vessels.
24. They help the kidneys and gall bladder, prevent the formation of stones.
25. The fruit is an excellent antiseptic, if you cut, you can attach a slice of tomato.

As a result of research, it has been proven that regular consumption of fresh tomatoes, juice, ketchup reduces the risk of developing cancer of the prostate gland, colon and rectum, lungs and mammary glands.

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Originally published at https://www.benefitsoffood.info on May 29, 2019.