Tomatoes

in hive-145160 •  3 years ago  (edited)

Not only for cooking, tomatoes can also be consumed directly or made juice. This greenish yellow fruit has a number of nutrients that are good for health.

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Tomatoes are known to be high in an antioxidant called lycopene. Lycopene is useful for increasing the skin's ability to protect itself from exposure to ultraviolet rays and keeping the skin looking youthful.

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Not only that, tomatoes also contain vitamin C which functions as a collagen stimulant and antioxidants that help prevent skin damage from sunlight, pollution, and smoke.

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Tomatoes are considered a fruit that can help improve heart function. That's because tomatoes contain ingredients such as choline, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. In fact, lycopene in tomatoes is believed to be able to overcome heart disease, lower bad cholesterol levels and maintain a stable heart rhythm.

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In addition, the nutritional content of tomatoes has also been shown to reduce inflammation associated with the risk of heart disease. Examples are heart attacks and strokes, especially for people who are overweight or obese.

Tomatoes contain tomatine which is considered an anti-inflammatory nutrient. In addition, the content of vitamin C which can help speed up recovery faster.

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By consuming tomatoes, it is tantamount to maintaining digestive health and helping to get rid of harmful toxins in the body. Besides being good for digestion, tomatoes are also able to take advantage of liver function, gall disease, to prevent cholera.

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