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Surprising Facts About Tomatoes: How They Can Improve Your Health
18.08.2024 05:50
Today tomatoes are available in every store. They are actively used in food because they are considered very healthy.
But a few centuries ago they were grown exclusively for decoration. We will tell you how useful they are and what is best to eat them with.
Antioxidant
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which is a natural antioxidant. Therefore, tomatoes reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. And the most lycopene is found in ripe tomatoes.
Tomatoes contain almost 90% water. That is why they are included in the diet of those people who adhere to healthy eating. There are about 20 kcal in 100 grams of tomatoes.
In what form is it available?
In fact, it is healthy to eat tomatoes in any form. Even heat treatment does not harm the nutrients.
Tomatoes are especially good to add to various salads. They go well with almost everything.
Tomatoes are also useful in canned form. During the canning process, probiotics are produced.
Be careful
Remember that tomatoes can be harmful because they contain excess oxalic acid.
Therefore, people with gastrointestinal problems should eat tomatoes with caution.
How to choose and store
- Choose ripe fruits. They are firm, but not too hard.
- Do not take cracked fruits, because they may contain bacteria.
- You shouldn't store tomatoes in the refrigerator if you're going to eat them soon.
- If you are going to store tomatoes for a long time, put them in a box with sawdust and leave them in a cool room. The temperature should not be higher than 12 degrees.
