Tomatoes can be used in various dishes or eaten fresh, and tomatoes are classified as fruits, not vegetables. This fruit is a source of many nutrients that help our human health.
Nutrients: Tomatoes contain about 95% water and the other 5% are mostly calories and fiber. For the experiment, 100 grams of fresh tomatoes contain the following nutrients:
Calories: 18 calories
Water: 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
Sugar: 2.6 grams
Fiber: 1.2 grams
Fat: 0.2 g.
In addition, tomatoes are a source of vitamins, minerals and other compounds such as vitamin C, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, lycopene, choline, folic acid, beta-carotene and lutein. Here are 10 health benefits of eating tomatoes:
1. Contains vitamin A, which helps the body grow well.
2-Beta-Carotene reduces the weakening of eye cells, helps protect the young ultraviolet rays.
3- Lycopene actively accelerates the breakdown of bad fats in the body (LDL).
4-Reduce the risk of prostate cancer and lung cancer.
5-Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
6- Contains antioxidants that help reduce wrinkles and delay wrinkles
7- Helps prevent blood vessel blockage
8- Help reduce blood fat and help maintain a good weight as food for those who want to lose weight.
9- Helps to make the body fresh, bright and hydrated enough
10 - Contains enough collagen to help nourish the skin to be moisturized, clean and not greasy.
