Hi Friends! Today I will talk about Tomatoes, a super food. This is one ingredient which is used in food in various form, we have it in salads, soups & as a spice in most foods.Well talking about the goodness of tomatoes you cannot overlook the treasure of nutrients present in the food. It is rich in various anti-oxidants and most importantly the presence of Vitamin C & Beta carotene. It is also rich in Vitamin E & the mineral Manganese. If you come down to phyto-nutrients you will not find better substitutes, the super food is rich in Flavonones, Flavonols, Hydroxycinnamic acids, Carotenoids (lycopene, lutein etc), glycosides, fatty acid derivatives.
This amazing super food has the benefits which will make you love it.
1. Cardiovascular Support: The presence of excellent anti-oxidants like Vitamin C & E makes it an excellent food for heart & the second credit is to Lycopene which is more famous for its actions to prevent lipid peroxidation, in which lipids are oxidized in the blood & makes the immune system trigger leading to blockage of the heart vessels.
2. Anti-Cancer Benefits: The presence of lycopene & dietary fibers have proved its anti-cancer benefits in specific cancers of prostrate & colorectal. It has been tested by researchers to work well on test groups.
3. Maintains Blood Pressure: The presence of good amount of Potassium in tomatoes work great for maintaining blood pressure as only a low sodium diet is not enough for a good blood health.
4. Good for Skin: The presence of Vitamin C works great for collagen, the skin's support system. It helps your skin fight against the UV rays from the sun, pollution & smoke, smooths wrinkles.
5. Relieves from Constipation: The high water content & dietary fiber in tomatoes helps keep the body hydrated & ease the bowel movements.
6. Supports Bone health: Recent research has confirmed that the Lyopene present is excellent for for the protective bone tissues. The removal of lycopene from diet for weeks in women have shown indication of oxidative stress in bones.
7. Good during Pregnancy: Folic acid presence makes it great during pregnancy for the protection against infections in the neural tube in infants.
8. Improves Vision: Presence of Vitamin A (Beta carotene) has shown it to be important for the eyes.
So, now enjoy tomatoes ;) for all it offers you. Take care & stay healthy!! Thanks friends...
This amazing super food has the benefits which will make you love it.
1. Cardiovascular Support: The presence of excellent anti-oxidants like Vitamin C & E makes it an excellent food for heart & the second credit is to Lycopene which is more famous for its actions to prevent lipid peroxidation, in which lipids are oxidized in the blood & makes the immune system trigger leading to blockage of the heart vessels.
2. Anti-Cancer Benefits: The presence of lycopene & dietary fibers have proved its anti-cancer benefits in specific cancers of prostrate & colorectal. It has been tested by researchers to work well on test groups.
3. Maintains Blood Pressure: The presence of good amount of Potassium in tomatoes work great for maintaining blood pressure as only a low sodium diet is not enough for a good blood health.
4. Good for Skin: The presence of Vitamin C works great for collagen, the skin's support system. It helps your skin fight against the UV rays from the sun, pollution & smoke, smooths wrinkles.
5. Relieves from Constipation: The high water content & dietary fiber in tomatoes helps keep the body hydrated & ease the bowel movements.
6. Supports Bone health: Recent research has confirmed that the Lyopene present is excellent for for the protective bone tissues. The removal of lycopene from diet for weeks in women have shown indication of oxidative stress in bones.
7. Good during Pregnancy: Folic acid presence makes it great during pregnancy for the protection against infections in the neural tube in infants.
8. Improves Vision: Presence of Vitamin A (Beta carotene) has shown it to be important for the eyes.
So, now enjoy tomatoes ;) for all it offers you. Take care & stay healthy!! Thanks friends...
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