Tomato

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Tomatoes, vegetables with a blend of sour and sweet taste is full of nutrients. Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and antioxidants that help overcome some diseases and make your health awake.

According to studies, tomatoes rich in lycopene, an effective antioxidant lowers the risk of cancer, especially lung cancer, stomach, and prostate.

Tomato (photo by Wikimedia - Liputan6.com)

Here are five healthy benefits of eating tomatoes, as reported by the Times of India page, Monday (16/1/2017):

a. Improve vision

Vitamin A in tomatoes helps improve eye health and prevents night blindness and macular degeneration (loss of vision due to damage to the central part of the retina).

b. Helps fight cancer

According to studies, tomatoes rich in lycopene, an effective antioxidant lowers the risk of cancer, especially lung cancer, stomach, and prostate.

c. Maintain blood health

Research shows, one tomato can give about 40 percent of daily vitamin C needed by the body. Tomatoes also contain vitamin A, potassium, and iron needed to keep blood normal. The content of vitamin K in tomatoes also help control and prevent blood clots.

d. Reduce the risk of heart disease

Lycopene in tomatoes protects you from cardiovascular disease. Consuming tomatoes rutn helps reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, reducing fatty deposits in blood vessels.

e. Good for digestive health

Eating tomatoes every day can help keep the digestive system healthy because it can prevent constipation and diarrhea. Routine consumption of tomatoes also prevent jaundice and effectively remove toxins from the body.

Although tomatoes have many health benefits, but should not mengonsumsinya excessive. For some people, excessive tomato consumption can trigger a burning sensation in the esophagus and digestive problems such as acid reflux.

(By wikimedia - Liputan6.com)

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