Tomatoes - Composition, Useful Properties And Contraindications

Tomatoes are a fruit vegetable that is often present on the Bulgarian table. It is used to prepare fresh vegetable salads, is part of many dishes, canned. Vegetables are good for the human body, but of course there are cases in which its consumption is not advisable. To find out what the benefits are and when the use of tomatoes is contraindicated , keep reading ...

Composition of tomatoes

Tomatoes have many useful properties because they contain a number of vitamins, minerals and other substances necessary for the body. In addition, they are rich in malic, tartaric and citric acids. The benefits of the tomato are greater when it is processed rather than raw. It contains a powerful antioxidant called lycopene. It has anti-cancer effects, preventing DNA mutation and cancer cell division. In combination with vegetable fats, this vegetable is better absorbed by the stomach. Lycopene is the cause of the bright red color of tomatoes.

Fructose and glucose are part of the composition of tomatoes. It also contains mineral salts: magnesium, iodine, zinc, sodium, iron, manganese and a combination of vitamins A, B2, B6, K, PP, E and others.

Useful and healing properties of tomatoes

Tomatoes regulate the nervous system and are excellent antidepressants. Due to the presence of serotonin, they improve mood. They also contain phytoncides that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The skin of tomatoes stimulates the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract. Their seeds, in turn, contain substances that dilute the blood and thus prevent the development of thrombosis. The more ripe the tomatoes, the more vitamins and useful properties in them. The red varieties have more nutritional qualities than the yellow ones.

Tomato is low in calories, so it can be included in the diet, of course, in the absence of contraindications. Thanks to its rich mineral and vitamin composition, it is an excellent helper in the fight against excess weight. Potassium salts help to lose weight, as they reduce the body's ability to retain water.

Tomato salad and their juice have a good effect on the cardiovascular system. In fresh form or after heat treatment, they are a valuable remedy for atherosclerosis.

Vitamin deficiency affects the skin, nails, hair and appearance. For her, a diet fortified with vitamins A, B1, B2, C, salts of phosphate, iron and potassium is important. All this is contained in fresh tomatoes.

This vegetable is used to treat wounds and burns, to increase male potency, in cosmetics.

Intake of tomato juice is recommended half an hour after a meal. Helps with all indications for the use of tomatoes for various diseases, also in cosmetic procedures.

It is desirable to prepare it yourself, because in the composition of tomato juice in the commercial network there is vinegar.

Tomatoes, more precisely tomato juice, help with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which are common companions of diseases of the stomach and duodenum.

Harm and contraindications to tomatoes

The harm lies in the allergy of this fruit vegetable. People suffering from food allergies should not consume tomatoes in large quantities and minimize their use. For those who suffer from gout, arthritis, kidney disease, tomatoes are not useful because of oxalic acid, which does not have a good effect on the metabolism of salt and water in the body.

It is believed that tomatoes contain compounds that, with frequent use of vegetables, contribute to the development of nicotine dependence. Tomatoes cannot be relied on in gallstones, although they are able to remove stones.

Pickled, canned and pickled tomatoes are not recommended for those suffering from hypertension, diseases of the cardiovascular system and kidneys. Cooked, for example in soups, as well as canned, contribute to the formation of bladder and kidney stones.

Tomatoes are not compatible with bread, meat, fish and eggs. Several hours should have elapsed between intakes of these products.