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Tomatoes are the most hydrating fruit that you can discover, despite the fact that they just seem to be juice.It's possible that you might benefit more from eating a tomato every day as opposed to an apple every day.
Tomatoes Help You Double-Up on Sun Protection
Tomatoes have a high concentration of the carotenoid lycopene, which is a pigment that is fat-soluble and is responsible for the red color of fruits and vegetables. It has been discovered that lycopene may act as a barrier against oxidative stress
The lycopene in tomatoes may protect against more than just skin cancers. People who consume the most tomatoes tend to have lower rates of breast, prostate, and lung cancer
Tomatoes, in addition to containing lycopene, also include the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Both of these carotenoids have been shown to assist in the maintenance of eye health as well as the prevention of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps boost immune function and collagen creation, decreases inflammation, and helps protect against disease-causing free radical damage and aging.
A diet rich in tomatoes may help diversify the gut microbiome, which can maintain balanced digestion and an optimized immune system.Diversity and richness of the rodents’ gut microbiota, and reduced inflammatory response, which indicates that tomatoes show potential for treating inflammatory bowel disease.
High consumption of tomatoes was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death from coronary heart disease.The antioxidants and other nutrients in tomatoes — specifically lycopene — have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.
Tomatoes Can Help You Maintain a Healthy Weight
With only around 20 calories in a medium-size fruit, fresh tomatoes are a low-calorie food, and their fiber and high water content may help you feel full longer and maintain a healthy weight. Canned tomatoes have similar properties, provided they have been processed without added sugar and sodium
Tomatoes are around 94 percent water, which makes them ultra-hydrating.They also contain potassium (292 milligrams [mg] per one medium tomato), an electrolyte that supports proper hydration by helping maintain intracellular fluid volume