Tomato or tomato from the family of the plant and originated in South America and then spread throughout the world after the Spanish colonization of America, the length of the tree to about 3 meters and often planted in greenhouses to maintain the appropriate heat and China is the highest producing countries for tomatoes.
The tomato is characterized by its beautiful red color. This is due to the presence of lycopene, which is organic dyes that can be converted to vitamin A. It is an antioxidant which gives the red color of vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, melons, red peppers and red grapefruit. This substance has proven effective in fighting cancer cells such as cancer of the uterus, lung, prostate, stomach.
Tomatoes contain vitamins, especially vitamin C, E, K, A, B6 and minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper ..), fiber, proteins and antioxidants (lycopene)
• Cholesterol reduction thus protects against heart disease and high blood pressure.
• Treatment of anemia because it is rich in iron.
• Prevention and treatment of colds and flu because they contain vitamin C.
• Useful for skin and hair because it contains antioxidants that protect the skin from ultraviolet rays that cause wrinkles, and vitamin A works to strengthen hair follicles.
• Since the tomato contains fiber, it works on the health and safety of the stomach and bowel and colon and softening the stomach and intestine, thus preventing constipation and improving the process of output.
• Building and strengthening the bones and muscles of the presence of calcium and vitamin K thus gives the body the strength to exercise its various daily activities and work to prevent osteoporosis, especially in adults of age.
• Treatment of infections such as arthritis and back pain because they contain anti-inflammatory and pain relief.
• It can be included in the diet for those who follow a diet to lose weight where the fiber and liquids inside the sense of satiety and eating moderately.
• Prevention of cancer (uterus, stomach, colon, ovary, prostate, pharynx, esophagus …) of the presence of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that rid the body of free radicals that damage cells and cause cancer.
• The shape of tomatoes from the inside resembles the heart so it is useful for the heart and prevent atherosclerosis due to the presence of a compound prevents the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries and maintains the health of the heart.
• Diabetes patients are helpful in regulating the level of sugar in the blood.