5 Reasons why you should be eating more tomatoes

Sonia Lourdes

15 Sep 2016

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1. Contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals
Yes, this is a given fact. Fruits and vegetables contain some load of vitamins and minerals, which makes them a healthy snack. However, did you know that a single tomato provides about 40% of Vitamin C? That is more than our body's daily requirement! Vitamin C, being a natural antioxidant prevents against cancer-causing free radicals from damaging the body's system. Potassium and Vitamin K is also present in tomatoes. Potassium plays an important part in maintaining nerve health and iron, thus, regulating the body's normal blood levels and Vitamin K helps the body in preventing blood clots and controls bleeding.
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Protects the heart
Tomatoes have had a long history of reducing cholesterol and protecting the heart, it's a to-go vegetable for people with high cholesterol level. The lycopene present in tomatoes prevents serum lipid oxidation that creates a protective effect against cardiovascular diseases. Regularly consuming tomatoes have also proven to decrease the levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, which are the key culprits in cardiovascular diseases.
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Counters the effect of cigarette smoke
Whether you're a smoker or a passive smoker, smoking and inhaling second-hand smoke can cause serious damage to your body. But fret not! Our backyard heroes, tomatoes, contain coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid that work together to protect the body from carcinogens that are produced from cigarette smoke.
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Eagle vision
Tomatoes contain Vitamin A which is the key vitamin in improving your vision and fighting against the causes that would lead to night-blindness and macular degeneration. Many times, vision problems occur due to the negative effects of free radicals, however, Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant and is present in tomatoes. Looks like the age old tale of tomatoes giving you good eyesight is true after all.
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Prevents Urinary Tract Infections
Tomatoes reduce the chances of you contracting an UTI as well as bladder cancer. Containing a high level of water, tomatoes stimulate urination and frequent urinations mean your body is actively removing toxins as well as additional water, salts uric acid and some fat as well!

1. Contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals

5 reasons for you to pick up a bunch of these red and juicy vegetables on your next trip to the grocers!

Easy to source and affordable, tomatoes seem to be everywhere. They’re even in your refrigerator, pre-stocked for the next time you decide to whip you up a quick sandwich or some pasta.

Here’s the thing with this exceptionally sweet, juicy and delicious little red balls, we know they are packed with vitamin C, low in calories and are fat-free but what else? Wondering why Italians love them so much? We have gathered a list of 5 reasons to eat more tomatoes. Remember this the next time you pick up your next slice of ~~pepperoni~~ pizza.

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