Being Healthy With Tomatoes

Tomatoes are by far the healthiest of all fruits and vegetables, with the power to ward off some of the worst-known diseases to man. Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene—one of the most powerful natural antioxidant. Lycopene is not naturally produced within our body and, therefore, requires a source in order to produce this powerful antioxidant. There are many fruits and vegetables that contain lycopene but tomatoes have the highest concentration of lycopene.

The health benefits of tomato that make it one of the most nutritious fruit.

■          They help cure congestion of liver and dissolve gallstones.

■          A daily dose of a glass full of tomato juice keeps a person healthy.

■          Tomatoes help purify the blood, acts as an antiseptic and protect us from infections.­

■          Lycopene has also been shown to improve the skin’s ability to protect against harmful UV rays.

■          Tomatoes are equally nutritious when fresh. When tomato products are heat processed, the bio-availability of lycopene increases rather than its anticipated decrease.

■          They have antioxidants that help the body and prevent dreadful diseases such as heart ailments and cancer. These antioxidants help fight against cancerous cell formation and also help eliminate the cause of cancer. It also keeps the cholesterol in control.

■          Tomatoes are healthy because of its red carotene. This is not only good for those who already have cancer but better for people who want to prevent cancer.

■          Lycopene is as essential as other vitamins and minerals because it has healing effects on the body, especially for those who already have serious illnesses.

■          This fruit is scientifically known as solanum lycopersicum.

■          Tomato juice is one of the healthiest drinks today. Tomato juice can reduce the tendency of blood clotting.

■          They can also be baked with cheese. Tomatoes are good with chicken and in salads. Most use it as an alternative of gravy, which is good with eggs and breads.

■          Other nutrients for tomatoes include the high content in vitamin C or ascorbic acid, which is good for the immune system. It prevents the cause of cold and flu, which is good, especially, when the weather is unpredictable.

■          It has abundant vitamin K that helps the bones become strong and helps in the absorption of minerals to further strengthen it. Vitamin K even helps prevent hemorrhages.

■          It is comfort food for those who are in stress. This is also used by many fast food chains to claim that their burgers are healthy.

If you would like to get the full health benefits of tomatoes, get set with your own kitchen garden and consider raising your own organic tomatoes.

 By Nibhanapudi Suguna