You like it and it is part of your daily diet, therefore, learn what are the 10 benefits of tomato in your health, nutrition and care of your beauty. Are you ready?
The tomato is a vegetable widely used in Mexican gastronomy because it also helps to enhance the flavor of other foods. When cooking you will find a wide variety of species such as ball tomato, cherry or cherry, guaje or saladet, and tomato. Sometimes people call it tomato, however it can be confused with green tomato, which provides a totally different flavor.
Because it is a very important food in the daily kitchen, today we will tell you all the benefits of the tomato.
10 benefits of tomato
- The tomato is a vegetable with a good fiber content, most of it consists of water and few calories
- It has vitamins A, C and E, which are considered as antioxidants that promote immune activity.
- The tomato is rich in potassium, so it helps the correct muscle contraction, keeps the body hydrated and prevents the presence of pain or cramps due to deficiency of this nutrient.
- It contains lycopene, another antioxidant that belongs to the beta-carotene family and which gives it the characteristic red color, which we find in papaya and carrots.
- Raw tomato juice helps cleanse the skin and organs, and it also contains large amounts of sodium.
- It is rich in folic acid, which serves to prevent birth defects, therefore, its consumption is recommended for pregnant women.
- The tomato is great to reduce discomfort during the menstrual period
- Lycopene can help prevent certain types of cancer such as stomach, uterus, and prostate cancer
- The specialist Laura Juárez Navarrete, president of the Mexican Foundation for Dermatology recommends the following: Applying tomato directly to the face is an astringent action that will reduce fat, (a good thing against acne). However some people may have allergic reactions if they have sensitive skin.
- Also, if you mix tomato with sugar it will generate glycolic acids, which work as exfoliants for the skin.
The best way to consume tomato
- We recommend eating it raw to preserve its properties
- You can also eat it roasted so that so many nutrients are not destroyed
- 1 serving equals 2 medium saladet tomatoes or 1 ball tomato
EYE! You should reduce your intake if you have heartburn problems like gastritis or colitis
Expert tip: When using it in puree or soups, try not to strain it because you will be removing the fiber it provides.
