Tomatoes........
Do you know that tomatoes are native to Southern America? This glossy red fruits are packed full of Vitamins including A, C and E. They also contain flavanoids (anti inflammatories), potassium and other mineral salts. Tomato contains a high volume of water and are refreshing in salads on a hot day.
lycopene......
Much of the interest in tomatoes has been due to the antioxidant lycopene - which helps mop up damaging free radicals in the body that can harm the cells. Lycopene may help to ward against prostate, breast or stomach cancer including age-related macular degeneration. Great!!!
It could boost the skins ability to protect itself against UV rays. Some studies have also shown that it may play a role in reducing bad cholesterol.
This might interest you....Do you know that lycopene is contained in most beauty pills as a main ingredient? A study carried out by the Dermatology department at Charite University in Berlin,discovered a link between lycopene based supplements and smoother , less-wrinkled skin.......Amazing!!
You must realize that for tomato is have its full effect it must be eaten whole....but be mindful that its no magic, you can't drink ,smoke and eat saturated fats and say its OK because i'm eating tomatoes....
Did you know that lycopene gives them their colour? So when next you go shopping for tomato ,be sure to pick up the ripe red ones rather than the pale watery ones.
They are low in cholesterol ,fat and calorie.....
Living Healthy!!
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