Health Benefits of Tomato

Most of people think tomato comes under categories of Vegetable but actually it come under Fruits.

Tomato are  widely use in Indian diet . Tomato is native of South America .

Tomato are  orange- red in colour because of carotenoid pigment lycopene

Tomato are  very good source of antioxidant due to presence of lycopene which is associate with many health benefits such as lower the risk of Cancer , reduce heart attack risk ,good source for eyes health etc

Lets discus in details Health benefits of Tomato

Nutritional facts of tomato 

Tomato contain lost of water about 95% and remaining other part are follow 

It contains Carbs , Fibers , Vit- C , Vit-B9 (folate), Vit-K1 (phylloquinone), Potassium Lycopene, Beta carotene, Naringenin, Chlorogenic acid.

Top  benefits of Tomato  (top 8 benefits )

1. Tomato benefits for skin .

•   Tomato consider as best food for skin it contain large amount of lycopene and other complex compound which protect skin from Sunburn and improve glow of skin make it smooth 

• Tomato is also an anti-aging superfood, which can be effective for maintaining healthy skin. The lycopene found in tomatoes is an effective antioxidant, which can relieve skin-related diseases.

• Tomatoes have natural bleaching and whitening properties, which can make the skin glow Which can clean the natural colour of the skin.

• Phytochemicals present in tomatoes can play an important role in removing dead cells present in the skin.

2. Tomato for Hair problems 

• If the hair is dry  than using tomatoes can make them beautiful again.

• Tomatoes are known to be a rich source of flavonoids, which are considered excellent for preventing hair loss . It is believed that applying tomato juice on the scalp can prevent hair fall.

• Tomatoes can be very useful for treating itching and dandruff. Tomatoes contain zinc , which can fight dandruff.

3. Tomato for Heart health 

• Tomato is rich in fiber,higher amount of potassium,vitamin C and choline, it takes special care of your heart. 

• In recent study it is found that consuming about 4039 mg of potassium per day reduces the risk of heart diseases by about 50 percent.

• Tomato soup has the highest amount of potassium as compared to other tomato dishes, so try making healthy tomato soup at home.

4. Eating tomato in Pregnancy 

• Nutrient-rich tomatoes are extremely beneficial for pregnant women. A pregnant woman needs abundant nutrients and vitamins for a healthy baby, for which tomatoes are a better choice.

• Vitamin C works to keep both mother and baby healthy, which is found in abundance in tomatoes.

5. Tomato benefits in Cancer 

• Due to presence of antioxidant lycopene ,regular eating of tomato reduce the rick of Breast  Cancer 

• Apart from this, there are fewer chances of getting cancer of the stomach and kidneys.

6. Tomato use to loss weight 

• Tomato is rich source of fibre , consuming tomato in the form of soup or salad gives you energy ,and maintain water balance  which energise your body and reduce appetite which lead to  reduce weight  

7. Tomato improve bone health 

• Lycopene found in tomato slow down the degradation  of bone cells in old age which improve Bone health and bone remain strong with increase in age 

8. Tomato for Brain Health 

• Lycopene reduce nerve and tissue damage , it prevent seizures and reduce chance of memory loss .