Efficacy and function of tomato

The efficacy and function of tomatoes;

1. Tomatoes are slightly cold and sweet, and can promote fluid production to quench thirst, cool blood and nourish liver, clear away heat and toxic materials, treat hypertension and scurvy, and prevent arteriosclerosis and liver diseases.

2. Organic acids contained in tomatoes can soften blood vessels, promote the absorption of calcium and iron, and have astringent effect on intestinal mucosa. It contains malic acid and citric acid, which can help gastric juice digest fat and protein.

3. The sugars are mostly fructose and glucose, which are easy to absorb, nourishing the heart and protecting the liver. Lycopene has anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects, which is especially beneficial to patients with kidney disease. It contains a small amount of lycopene, which can inhibit the reproduction of various bacteria and pathogenic fungi.

4. Tomatoes also have beauty effects. Glutathione contained in tomato is an indispensable substance to maintain normal metabolism of cells, which can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, make hypopigmentation deposited in skin and viscera disappear, and play a role in preventing butterfly spots or senile spots.

Extended data:

Tomato, the scientific name of tomato, contains rich and varied nutrition and has a beautiful and charming appearance; Not only the food is delicious, but also the fruit is beautiful. It has many functions and is called the magic fruit in dishes.

Tomatoes, like watermelons, can be used to relieve summer heat and quench thirst. However, the content of vitamin C in tomato is about 10 times that of watermelon. Moreover, due to the protection of organic acids, the vitamin C contained in it is not easy to be destroyed during storage and cooking, and the utilization rate of human body is very high. Therefore, eating tomatoes often plays an important role in treating scurvy, allergic purpura, colds and promoting wound healing.

Immature tomatoes should not be eaten raw, even cooked food should be cooked thoroughly. If vinegar is added in the cooking process, it can destroy lycopene and avoid poisoning. Not suitable for patients with acute enteritis, bacillary dysentery and active ulcer.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-tomato