Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.It contains alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, folic acid, amino acid, choline, vitamin A (retinol), vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B3 (niacin), viyamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, vitamin E (alpha tocopherol), vitamin K, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron, chromium, and zinc.
Coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid in tomatoes work to protect the body from carcinogens that are produced from cigarette smoke.Alpha-tomatine in tomato is a saponin phytonutrient to alter metabolic activity in developing prostate cancer cells and to trigger cell death in prostate cancer cells that have already been fully formed.Lycopene is a compound that gives colour red in tomato.
Phytonutrients in tomato include :
- Flavonones : naringenin, chalconaringenin
- Flavonols : quercetin, kaempferol, and rutin
- Hydroxycinnamic acids : coumaric acid, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid
- Carotenoids : alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene
- Glycosides : esculeoside A
- Fatty acid derivatives : 9-oxo-octadecadienoic acid
The Benefits of Tomato
- Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease
- Decreases cardiovascular disease
- Reduces the risk of blood clots
- Reduces the amount of body damage by smoking cigarettes or inhaling second hand smoke cigarette smoke
- Prevents stroke
- Wards against age-related macular degeneration
- Prevents constipation
- Protects the body from diarrhea
- Prevents kidney stones
- Prevents bladder stones
- Decreases the incidence of lower urinary tract symptoms
- Improves the appearance and texture of hair
- Strengthens the tufts of hair
- Increases the revitalization of hair growth
- Strengthens body
- Prevents cognitive dysfunction
- Fights off acne
- Prevents skill cells damage
- Enhances the immunity system
- Eases tension and stress
- Prevents excessive clumping of platelet cells
- Improves vision
- Reduces the risk of prostate cancer
- Reduces the risk of breast cancer
- Reduces the risk of stomach cancer
- Prevents diabetes
- Prevents bone loss
- Loses weight
- Reduces bad cholesterol
- Protects skin from UV rays
- Protects wrinkles
- Makes skin smooth
- Neutralizes harmful free radicals that can damage cells in the body
- Makes better sleeping habit
According to Tufts and Boston University Researchers published in The British Journal of Nutritition stated that The highest average intakes of lycopene in tomato were linked to almost a 30 percent reduction in the incidence of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease.
In An Article for The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr.Britt Burton Freeman observes that Raw tomatoes have anti-inflammatory properties and that they might even help in preventing cognitive dysfunction.
Research in The Journal of National Cancer Institute shows that Higher amounts of carotenoids including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene may reduce the risk of breast cancer.
One US Study found that Eating tomatoes regularly could reduce the risk of men getting prostate cancer.
Recent Evidence showed that Just two ounces of tomato paste or a pint of tomato juice a day could be enough to help many patients in avoiding dangerous statins, the class of drugs commonly prescribed for these conditions, which could lead to heart problems.
New Research in The Journal Harvard Health Letter found that Diets rich in tomatoes could help in preventing stroke.
According to New Research in The Journal Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics showed that Lycopene in tomato could restore biochemical balance in diabetics.
Sian Porter, A Dietician at The British Dietetic Association says that Lycopene in tomato has to be taken as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Research has shown that Tomato stimulates the production of the amino acid carnitine to speed body's fat burning capacity by over 30 percent.
Studies have indicated that Drinking two cups of tomato juice a day help to improve the overall appearance of the skin in a short period.
Research demonstrated that Heat processing actually enhanced the nutritional value of tomatoes by increasing lycopene content.
According to Consumer Reports' Testing state that Just a couple of servings of canned food like tomato can exceed the safety limits for daily BPA exposure for children.
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