HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOMATOES BY MR.SHAZ

 

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOMATOES

We use tomato as an ingredient in a number of dishes.

As a food item, it is very common to our cooking.

But did you know that it has several health benefits too?

Following are the health benefits of tomatoes.

Tomatoes are rich in potassium which helps in reducing the blood pressure levels. Tomatoes are rich in fibers and low in calories. Hence they are filling. So they are good for weight loss. They contain lycopene, a carotenoid which gives them the red color. Plus they’re a good source of vitamin C too. Both are used in skincare products. Beside this, lycopene is considered to be anti-carcinogenic. Plus it also helps reducing the bad cholesterol levels from your body. Tomatoes are good for your bones considering the fact that they are a good source of calcium.

Tomatoes are also rich in beta-carotene, folate & falvonoids responsible for cardiovascular health. So tomatoes are good for your heart too. Good sources of vitamin A and vitamin C, tomatoes are great antioxidants too. Vitamin A plays a crucial role by maintaining a clear cornea, the outside covering of your eye. Hence, rich source of vitamin A, tomatoes are good for your eyes too.

Chromium present in tomatoes is known to reduce the blood sugar levels. Tomato also has a low glycemic index (its capacity to increase blood sugar levels). So its good for reducing the risk of diabetes too.

Since they are high in fiber, tomatoes are good for digestion and avoiding constipation.

They also promote good health of your liver. Tomatoes help in overall uplifting of your immune system as well s in reducing inflammation. Tomatoes boost the production of carnitine, the amino acid known to enhance body’s fat burning capacity. So overall they help in reducing fat as well as weight loss.

Hence include tomatoes in your diet.