THE WONDERFUL BENEFITS OF TOMATO
The tomato is one of those foods that we consume every day without necessarily paying attention to all the benefits it provides. Cheerful, colorful, both sweet and tart, crunchy texture for salads and tasty enough to be eaten natural, elongated, round, miniature: the tomato has an unsuspected number of varieties ... and benefits! I present you all the virtues of this vegetable-fruit so widely consumed!
DISCOVERING THE BENEFITS OF TOMATO
THE HISTORY OF TOMATO
Tomato, grown in almost all latitudes, is the most widely consumed food in the world after the potato. But did you know that the tomato, whose scientific name is "Solanum lycopersicum L", is native to Peru? Called then the "Apple of Peru", it was then adopted in Mexico, then borrowed by the Spaniards who brought them back to Europe.
TOMATO: A FRUIT OR A VEGETABLE ?
In 1893, there was a debate in the United States as to whether the tomato was a fruit or a vegetable. You must know that vegetables must pay taxes, unlike fruits that do not pay!
The court finally ruled that the tomato is a vegetable under the Customs Act (a decision surely made against the success of the tomatoes which could thus bring back to the State substantial funds). But of course: botanically speaking, the tomato is a fruit!
THE BENEFITS OF TOMATOES
REFRESHING AND MOISTURIZING PROPERTIES
The real tomato is a summer vegetable: it's good because it is extremely rich in water. Water would represent 90 to 93% of its composition - which would place it among the 10 foods that moisturize the most.
An undeniable asset since it would allow people who drink little, such as the elderly, to bring more water to their body just by consuming a few tomatoes once a day.
NATURAL PROTECTION AGAINST THE SUN
In addition to being delicious, the tomato helps the skin to protect itself from the sun's rays. It also helps the rise of melanin that promotes tanning (Of course, this does not mean that we must forget the sunscreen!).
A MORE BEAUTIFUL SKIN
A high consumption of tomato would also improve the texture and the color of the skin, making our skin more beautiful!
FACILITATES DIGESTION
Tomatoes are rich in fiber, known to facilitate intestinal transit: their highest concentration is found in the skin and in the seeds of the fruit.
A POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT: AGAINST AGING
Tomato has 3 of the best known antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene) making it a powerful antioxidant.
HELPS TO FIGHT CANCER
Tomato is also particularly rich in lycopene, whose interest in cancer prevention is now recognized worldwide. This lycopene, which gives the tomato its red color, attacks free radicals, responsible among other things for aging, certain coronary heart diseases and certain cancers. And, indeed, many studies have shown that regular consumption of tomatoes is linked to a lower rate of appearance of cancers.
The tomato has many virtues, and I advise you to enjoy it, in addition tomatoes have the advantage of being cheap and can be cooked in many forms!
I love tomatoes!!!!!! But it's important to buy organic tomatoes without pesticides and other chemicals ...
I also love tomatoes)))
I love tomatoes ! And now I have an even more reason to love them ! A lot of this I knew about tomatoes , but a lot I learned as well ! Thanks for sharing this very informative post @redouanemez ! Upped and resteemed to share with all my foodie followers in my @momskitchen blog !!🍅🍅🍅🍅
They also make a great Spaghetti and Meatballs !!Mm mm!
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Nice, didn't know about the skin benefits, thanks!
You're welcome @freegardens
That was an interesting article. Never thought it originated in Peru. Anyway thanks for sharing your post for that I have upvoted and resteemed your post followed you as well.
Thank you @ankarlie !
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