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Tomatoes are considered as both Fruit and Vegetable.Daily consumption of Tomatoes gives a great boost to health.It also improves flavours of food.Tomatoes are nutrient dense superfoods that offers benefit to a range of bodily systems.Its nutritional content supports Healthy skin, Weight loss and Heart health.Tomatoes are intensely nutritious plant food. As the proportion of plant foods increases in the diet, the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and cancer decreases.
Tomatoes contain Lycopene, the main Antioxidant which gives Red colour to the Tomatoes . It also contains Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Lutein for your eyes, Alpha & Beta Carotene and Fiber for Heart Health.Some of the important minerals in Tomatoes include – Folate, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium , Chromium, Choline, Zinc & Phosphorous. There are different types and sizes of Tomatoes.The most common types are Plum Tomatoes which are cyclindrical in shape, yellow tomatoes, Green tomatoes or the unriped one and Cherry Tomatoes.Tomatoes are delicious, nutritious and plentiful. It can be eaten Sliced, Diced, Cooked or Raw. It can also be eaten unripe in the form of Green Tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes are used in Soups, Salads, Juices, Sauces, Baked dishes, Grilled & Roasted items.They are also included as a specialty when fried.
10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOMATOES
EYE HEALTH : Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene, Lutein and Beta Carotene. These are high antioxidants which protects the eye from Light-induced damages, Development of Cataracts and Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).The Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) recently found that people with high dietary intake of the Carotenoids, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, both present in tomatoes had a 35% reduction in the risk of Neovascular AMD.
HEALTHY SKIN & HAIR:- Tomatoes are rich in Vitamins A, B, C, E & K which stimulates healthy hair growth and gives elasticity and firmness to the skin.Tomatoes are rich source of Vitamin C and Antioxidants. Daily intake of Tomatoes protects the skin from damage from Sunlight, Pollution, Smoke, Wrinkles, Sagging, Blemishes and other adverse health effects of the skin. Tomatoes raise SPF factor of the skin which you find in the Sunscreens of SPF 50 & SPF 80.
HEART HEALTH:- The Fiber, Potassium,Vitamin C ,Choline content of Tomatoes all support a Healthy Heart. Potassium reduces blood pressure, therefore eases strain on the heart. An increase in the Potassium intake, alongwith the decrease in the Sodium intake are the necessary dietary changes which an average person can make to reduce the Cardiovascular diseases.The Superfood Tomatoes reduces the risk of heart attacks.
DIABETES:-Tomatoes are low in Glycemic Index (GI) and low in Carbs. i.e.they don’t spike blood sugar.This is the reason why Tomatoes are included in the Dietary Chart of Diabetes.
Studies have shown that people with Type-1 Diabetes consume high fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels ,while people with Type-2 Diabetes have an improved Blood Sugar, Lipids and Insulin Levels.One Cup of Cherry Tomatoes provides 2 grams (g) of Dietary Fiber.The American Diabetes Association recommends 25 gms of Fiber per day for Women and 38 gms of Fiber per day for Men.
CONSTIPATION:- Eating foods that are high in water content and fiber such as Tomatoes, may help hydration and support normal bowel movements.Tomatoes are often described as a Laxative Fruit. The Fiber content of the Tomatoes add bulk to the stool and is helpful for reducing constipation.
BONE HEALTH:-The antioxidant Lycopene in the tomatoes strengthens the bones and maintains the healthy ratio of Calcium in the body. Lycopene also reduces formation and activity of Osteoclasts. Osteoclasts are the cells responsible for bone loss. It is therefore good for post-menopausal women as it reduces the risk of developing Osteoporosis.
PROTECTION AGAINST CANCER:- Any food rich in antioxidants can protect the body against Cancer in many ways. Antioxidants get rid of Carcinogens, Toxins and free radicals. Tomatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C and Antioxidants. With these compounds, tomatoes can help combat the formation of free radicals. Free radicals are known to cause Cancer. Tomatoes also contain Lycopene. Lycopene is a Polyphenol or a plant compound that are protective against Lung & Prostate Cancer. Tomatoes provide 80 percent of required Dietary Lycopene which lowers Cancer risk.
HELPS IN DIGESTION:- The high content of Fiber present in the tomatoes helps in the secretion of digestive juices which helps in maintaining the bowel movements, thus keeping your digestive system healthy and reducing the chances of constipation and Diarrhea.
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