What is the health benefit of tomatos?

Answer 1

Tomatoes are very beneficial for our overall health. They are not only delicious and low in calories but they are jam packed with healthy antioxidants, like vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, beta-carotene and many other phytonutrients.

Health benefits in a nutshell:

- keeps blood sugar levels in balance

- cancer fighter (Lycopenen can reduce the risk of several cancers, including prostate, cervical, mouth, pharynx, throat, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectal, prostate and ovarian cancer.)

- Neutralizes free radicals which may damage our body cells

- The vitamin K and calcium helps to prevent osteoporosis

- beta-carotene (or vitamin A) for a great skin and better vision

- weight loss, because tomatoes contain lots of water and fiber, they are what Weight Watchers calls a "filling food," one of those foods that fills you up fast without adding a lot of calories or fat.

In general eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, confers protection against high blood pressure, high cholesterol, strokes, and Heart disease and maintains an overall healthy state of mind and body.