What could be tastier than a ripe tomato cut in half and sprinkled with salt?
The characteristic smell and sweet-salty taste were liked by many. And how much benefit is in this wonderful fruit!
A tomato is 95% water and the last 5% is carbohydrates.
The main benefit is the presence of the powerful antioxidant lycopene, which reduces the risk of cancer.
Higher levels of lycopene are found in redder tomatoes, but the highest concentrations are found in processed, boiled tomatoes in the form of ketchup or tomato paste.
This substance has been proven to improve the elasticity of arterial walls, which prevents cardiovascular diseases.
Lycopene improves skin condition. If you eat tomato paste in combination with olive oil, the likelihood of sunburn decreases by 40%
In addition to containing vitamins B, C, PP, K, A and minerals calcium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, tomatoes are a natural antidepressant. Due to the content of serotonin and thiamine, which produce the "happiness hormone".
Considering that the product is low in calories, it is often used in dietary nutrition. It helps improve digestion, memory, helps restore strength, and maintains vision.
Like any good product, there are contraindications. Tomatoes should not be consumed by those who have allergies, kidney problems and gallstones, gout, high stomach acidity, stomach ulcers, gastritis, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases.
This does not mean that tomatoes should be excluded from the diet altogether.
If you have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, you should not eat tomatoes raw, as they are an acidic product, and the peel, which contains a lot of coarse fiber, irritates the gastric mucosa, which can cause heartburn and discomfort. But tomatoes can be stewed a little, fried with eggs, which will create a more gentle option for people with such diseases.
In any case, moderate consumption will only bring benefits.
