What are tomatoes good for? Health wise...??!
Answers: Why are tomatoes healthy for you?
Tomatoes: Good For Your Health
Tomatoes are one of the most tasty and nutritious fruits available for our everyday diets. Extensive research around the world has shown the benefits of eating tomato based foods on a regular basis. Tomatoes are a major and one of the only dietary sources of the anti-oxidant lycopene, an agent that amongst other things has been found to reduce the risk of a number of cancers. This includes (but is not limited to) prostate, lung, stomach, pancreatic, cervical, colorectal, oral and esophageal forms of this disease. Research has also shown that tomatoes may help in reducing circulatory problems of the heart, brain and elsewhere. This research has shown that tomatoes help to prevent blood clots from forming in the bloodstream – similar to the activity of aspirin.
Tomatoes are an excellent source of, vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, folic acid and other B vitamins, iron and fiber. Interestingly enough, the lycopene in cooked and processed tomatoes is more readily available and absorbed by our bodies than in raw tomatoes.
The benefits of eating tomatoes can be seen by looking at what is found in a single serving of tomatoes (148g) contains:
Calories 35
Calories from Fat 0
% of Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5 g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0g
0%
Sodium 5mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 1g
Potassium 360mg
10%
Vitamin A
20%
Vitamin C
40%
Calcium
2%
Iron
2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
anti cancerous
they are rich in antioxidants something to help fight off cancers. especially men for prostate cancer.
vit c, antioxidants
Like any fruit, High vitamin content and water content. They also taste great!
In addition to the cancer protection, they are said to ease arthritis.
They fight cancer and i think skin complection not sure though
Tomatoes are full of Lycopene, an anti-oxidant.
They fight cancer. They contain vitamin C and potassium (good for the heart). They have fiber.
Good for the eyes
You throw them at politicians, it makes people laugh and laughter is the best medicine.
Tomatoes are a good source of Vitamin E, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium and Manganese. Tomatoes are also rich in Lycopene.
Just a little advice: tomato seeds are not good for your health so remove them before eating. Thanks.