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Tomato

Tomatoes are a common food enjoyed around the world. While we refer to them as vegetables, tomatoes are actually berries. They are high in antioxidants, proteins, amino acids, fatty acids as well as vitamins C and E. 


Tomatoes are known to help with constipation, reduce blood pressure, increase blood circulation, detoxify the body, and regulate lipids. They help prevent cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and osteoporosis. When taken with garlic, they help prevent many types of cancer.

Benefits

Anti-allergic (helps with allergic reactions)
Anti-atherogenic (prevents atherosclerosis)
Anticancer (inhibits growth of cancer)
Antidiabetic (regulates blood sugar)
Anti-Inflammatory (controls inflammation)
Antimicrobial (kills microbes)
Anti-obesity (reduces body fat)
Antioxidant (protects against oxidation)
Antiproliferative (inhibits cell growth, particularly tumor-forming cells)
Antithrombotic (prevents blood clots)
Vasodilator (relaxes smooth muscles in blood vessels)
Protects cardiovascular system
Reduced risk of developing cancer of the lung, prostate, stomach, cervix, breast, mouth, colon, rectum, esophagus, pancreas
Prevents cataracts and promotes eye health
Decreases risk of osteoporosis
Help to maintain hydration
Helps with weight loss
Supports immunity
Promotes detoxification
Promotes liver health
Helps prevent atheroschlerosis
Reduces high blood pressure
Helps with skin's elasticity and complexion
Supports brain health and cognition

Image by Chinh Le Duc

Caution

Some people may not tolerate tomatoes well due to being allergic to nightshade vegetables.

Did You Know?

Tomato juice is an excellent energy drink and sports drink. It helps with fatigue, sleepiness, and restores the health of people on dialysis.

Resources

1) Ali, M. Y., Sina, A. a. I., Khandker, S. S., Neesa, L., Tanvir, E. M., Kabir, A., Khalil, M. I., & Gan, S. H. (2020). Nutritional composition and bioactive compounds in tomatoes and their impact on human health and disease: a review. Foods, 10(1), 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10010045
2) Bhowmik, D., Kumar, K., Paswan, S., & Srivastava, S. (2015). Tomato-A Natural medicine and its health benefits. www.phytojournal.com. https://www.phytojournal.com/archives/2012.v1.i1.5/tomato-a-natural-medicine-and-its-health-benefits

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Cynthia A. Barrington is not a physician and the relationship between her and her clients is not as prescriber and patient but as educator and client. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. It is fully the client's choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Cynthia presents. Naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, and any other recommendations do not "treat" illnesses; they address the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one. In order to be treated or diagnosed, Cynthia believes the advice of a holistic physician is in order. Never stop taking prescription medications without first consulting your physician. Consult your physician before starting a fitness program or taking supplements.

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