Health Benefits
Heart Health
The lycopene in tomatoes prevents serum lipid oxidation, thus exerting a protective effect against cardiovascular diseases. A regular consumption of tomatoes or tomato juice decreases the levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. These lipids are the key culprits in cardiovascular diseases and lead to the deposition of fats in the blood vessels.
Heart disease including heart attacks and strokes — is the world's most common cause of death. low blood levels of lycopene and beta-carotene to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
A study shows that eating more tomato-based foods is associated with a decreased risk of heart attack and stroke in women and specific tomato extract might modestly lower blood pressure in people with mild, untreated high blood pressure.
MAIN THING
: Due to lycopene in tomato help to lower the risk of heat diseases.
Cancer prevention
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that spread beyond their normal boundaries, often invading other parts of the body.
Cervical cancer and Cancer of the rectum and colon (colorectal cancer): Tomatoes or tomato-based products may help to reduce the chance of getting this type of cancer.
also reduce incidences of prostate, lung and stomach cancer.
The presence of vitamin A in high quantities has been shown to reduce the effects of carcinogens.
MAIN THING: Due to lycopene and Vitamin A in tomato help to prevent the risk of various types of cancer.
Skin health
Tomato-based foods rich in lycopene and other plant compounds may protect against sunburn.
Tomatoes aid in maintaining healthy teeth, hair, bones, and skin. Daily consumption protects the skin against UV-induced erythema. They rank high in the preparation of anti-aging products.
MAIN THING: Tomatoes are considered beneficial for skin health.
Cancer
Tomato contains a large amount of lycopene which is a carotenoid and an antioxidant that is highly effective in scavenging cancer-causing free radicals. This advantages can even be obtained from heat-processed tomato products like ketchup.
A study shows that lycopene in tomatoes defends against cancer and has been shown to be effective in fighting prostate cancer. lycopene may help prevent the growth of prostate, breast cells and renal cell cancer.
MAIN THING
: Tomato contains antioxidants that lower the risk of various types of cancer.
Rich source of vitamins and minerals
A single tomato can provide about almost 40% of the daily vitamin C requirement.
Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant which prevents free radicals from damaging the body’s systems. It also contains abundant vitamin A and potassium, as well as iron.
Potassium plays a vital role in maintaining nerve health and iron is essential for maintaining normal blood circulation. Vitamin K, which is essential for controlling bleeding and blood clotting , is also abundant in tomatoes.
MAIN THING: Due to rich source of vitamins and minerals, tomato is healthy vegetable.
Improve vision
Vitamin A, present in tomatoes, aids in improving vision and preventing night-blindness and macular degeneration.
Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant that can be formed from an excess of beta-carotene in the body.
MAIN THING
: Tomato contains abundant amount of vitamin A, being an all powerful antioxidant, can help improve vision.
Help in digestion
Tomatoes keep the digestive system healthy by preventing both diarrhea and constipation . They also prevent jaundice and remove toxins from the body.
Tomato have a large amount of fiber, which can bulk the bowels and reduce of constipation. A healthy amount of fiber helps stimulate peristaltic motion in the smooth digestive muscles and release gastric and digestive juices. This can regulate your bowel movements, thereby improving your overall digestive health and helping protect against health issues.
MAIN THING: High Fibers in tomatos can regulate bowel movements that improving overall digestive health and helping protect against health issues.
Prevent gallstones
Tomato is a great source of vitamin C and may also help in providing relief from gallstones. The antioxidant properties of tomatoes can also be derived from processed foods like purees and ketchup .
Daily consumption of tomatoes fulfills the requirement of minerals and vitamins and exerts an overall protective effect on the body.
MAIN THING
: Vitamin C in tomato help to prevent gallstones.
Safety Profile
Tomato is safe in food amount.
The tomato leaf is Unsafe. Symptoms of poisoning may include severe lesions on mouth and throat irritation, mild spasms, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and death in severe cases.
Allergy: Allergy is rare, individuals allergic to grass pollen are more likely to be allergic to tomatoes.
Selection and Storage
Selection
The best tomatoes are completely free of blemishes and bruises and should be a wide, bright red.
A great tomato is firm enough to resist pressure, but not so hard that it doesn't react to your touch.
Smell the tomato up by the stem; it should have a, sweet, strong earthy odor. The more fragrant a tomato is, the more flavorful it will be, so be wary of tomatoes that don't smell like anything.
Storage
Tomatoes keep good unwashed at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. It is not recommended to refrigerate them as this can harm the flavors.
Tomatoes stored cold tend to lose their flavors permanently. Tomatoes are easy to preserve whole, in pieces, as tomato sauce or paste by home canning. They are acidic enough to process in a water bath rather than a pressure cooker as most vegetables require.