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Benefits of tomato

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Benefits of tomato

Cancer fighter, Heart healthy, Boosts immunity

There are two things
you need to know about tomatoes: Red are the best, because they're
packed with more of the antioxidant lycopene, and processed tomatoes
are just as potent as fresh ones, because it's easier for the body to
absorb the lycopene. Studies show that a diet rich in lycopene can
decrease your risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin, and stomach
cancers, as well as reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Aim for
22 mg of lycopene a day, which is about eight red cherry tomatoes or a
glass of tomato juice.

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Post by Cyra » Jan 15, 2011

hmm informative.

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Benefit of Tomato

Post by bradcruz » Jan 19, 2011

Benefit of Tomato are here:

Tomato help repair damage caused by smoking.
Tomatoes provide essential antioxidants.
Tomatoes are good for your heart. Because potassium and Vitamin B found in tomatoes.
Tomatoes are good for your eyes. Tomatoes proivde Vitamin A.

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Post by dua » Jan 27, 2011

Tomato is also called a fruit

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Post by healthyskinguide » Feb 14, 2011

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Tomatoes :

1 Heals or Prevents Certain Types of Cancer: Going by the National Cancer Institute, people who consume large amounts of tomatoes and tomato products have a significantly decreased risk for prostate, lung, and stomach cancer. There is some evidence that people who consume a lot of tomatoes may also have a lower risk of pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, oral, breast, and cervical cancers.

2 Cleanses and revitalizes the skin: Tomato is excellent for cleaning and rejuvenating the skin.

3 Reduces high blood pressure (Hypertension): The juice contains rich amounts of potassium, an extremely important component for the kidneys. Potassium was found to reduce high blood pressure.

4 Heals Sunburn: Being useful for healing sunburn, tomato juice can be used to transform a painful sunburn into a modest tan.

5 Soothes Eye Irritation: To relieve bloodshot eyes, having a fresh tomato juice glass as the first thing in the morning is a must. Scientists believe that the Vitamin C and flavonoids in the tomatoes strengthen the blood vessels.

6 Good for Coronary Heart Health: Studies have shown that consuming tomatoes and tomato products containing lycopene reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. The tomato helps to dissolve animal fat in foods such as in butter, cheese, eggs, pork, beef, and many deep-fried foods, thereby preventing hardening of the arteries.

7 Prevents Diarrhea: It relieves gastric disturbances as heartburn, nausea, vomiting and belching.

8 Restores Vitality: Hypoglycemic people (those who have low blood sugar) are beset with constant fatigue and lack of energy. Tomato juice is useful in rebuilding their strength.

9 Supports Liver Health: Russian doctors prescribe tomato juice in the diets of factory workers exposed to toxic chemicals. Being a useful detoxifier because of the presence of chlorine and sulphur, it helps to stimulate the liver. It assists liver in its task as an important filter for body wastes.

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Post by Stephen Jones » Feb 21, 2011

One of the main reasons for eating vegetables in your diet is they contain such a lot of goodness, what I am going to talk about in this post is the tomato, tomatoes contain something called lycopene there have been various studies around the world on this particular ingredient of the tomato and its properties for lowering risks of cancers is well documented this particular ingredient of the tomato works best for prostate, lung, and stomach cancers.

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Post by Addison Brown » Apr 01, 2011

Hi there,

Thanks for sharing awesome ideas. There are many other advantages of tomatoes.

First, it can refresh the blood. The lycopene and dietary fibers contained in tomatoes can decrease the cholesterols and accelerate the metabolism.
Second, it can beautify the skin. lycopene can remove the free radicals inside the human body and prevent the skin dryness.
Third, it can improve the tastes of foods and strengthen the appetite for people.
Fourth, losing weight by tomatoes can accelerate the secretion of growth hormones during the sleep and improve the metabolism.

Hope my contribution is useful.
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Post by sharonbaker » Apr 02, 2011

I agreed with all that tomato has great benefits for health. it is consider as a fruit for staying healthy...

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Post by wrionbnjit » Apr 06, 2011

Tomato is a natural antiseptic therefore it can help protect against. The health benefits of tomatoes are becoming more and more documented every day as we learn new uses of this amazing fruit. Tomato contains large amount of lycopene, an antioxidant highly effective in scavenging cancer causing free radicals.

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Post by Mudassir » Apr 06, 2011

nice shearing

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