Tomato
Juicy Trivia
The highest concentration of vitamin C in tomatoes is in the jelly-like substance around the seeds, 94.5% of tomato’s weight is water.
Jason Says...
Tomatoes are high in antioxidants and anti-ageing properties. These are renowned for their anti-cancer properties. They are delicious in a raw salads or just to munch into as a snack.
Juice or Smoothie?
Juice and Smoothie: They juice well with other vegetables and help thicken a vegetable smoothie
Juicy Benefits
Tomatoes contain important nutrients, such as niacin, folate and vitamin B6, that have associated with the reduction of heart disease risk. Numerous studies have concluded that the more tomatoes people eat the lower their risks of certain cancers, especially lung, stomach and prostate cancers. A substance called lycopene, which is responsible for tomatoes red color, is thought to be the reason for this cancer protective effect. Processed tomatoes contain even more lycopene than raw ones. The process of cooking breaks down the cell walls, helping to release the lycopene.
Research
Research published in the May 2005 medical journal “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta” indicates that study participants who consumed tomato products for a period of three weeks showed an increase in cell death in malignant prostate cells. Researchers theorise that phytochemicals in tomatoes promote prostate health.
Vitamins, Minerals and Extras
Vitamins A, B, C, K and Folate.
Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Iodine, Magnesium, Chromium and Lycopene.
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Disclaimer
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