Health

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Benefits of tomatoes

1. High blood pressure
   Tomatoes contain potassium or potassium. Well, by increasing potassium intake as well as reducing sodium (salts) is very important to lower blood pressure. Research shows that tomato extract is thought to be able to reduce blood pressure in people with mild high blood pressure.

2. Heart and blood vessels (cadavascular)
   The content of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and choline in tomatoes is beneficial for heart health. Increasing potassium intake and reducing sodium helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessels) and stroke, keeping muscle mass from loss, maintaining bone mineral density, and reducing the risk of kidney stone formation.

3. Skin
   According to a study, lycopene is thought to increase the ability of the skin to protect itself from exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and helps keep skin looking younger. In addition, the content of collagen and vitamin C in tomatoes also serves as an antioxidant that helps prevent skin damage by the sun, pollution and smoke, prevent fine wrinkles, and improve the overall texture of the skin.

4. Asthma
   Research shows that eating tomato extract is thought to be able to reduce symptoms of asthma attacks in patients after or during exercise.

5. Cataracts
   Diligent eating tomatoes allegedly able to prevent eye disease cataracts.

6. Diabetes
   A bowl of cherry tomatoes contains about 2 grams of fiber. And studies show that eating fibrous foods is thought to be able to reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes and improve blood sugar, lipids, and insulin levels for people with type 2 diabetes.

7. Depression
   Folic acid in tomatoes is thought to help overcome depression. How, by preventing excessive formation of hormones homocysteine ​​in the body. Excess of this hormone can disrupt the production of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine hormones that regulate mood, sleep, and appetite.

8. Constipation
   Eating foods with high water and fiber content such as tomatoes can help smooth bowel movements, minimize constipation, and prevent dehydration.

Various benefits of tomatoes do require further research and evidence, but do not hesitate to eat tomatoes every day. In addition, there is something to note. Lycopene in tomatoes will be better absorbed by the body when the tomatoes are cooked or processed, not eaten raw.