Description
Tomatoes offer benefits like improved heart/brain health, cancer protection, and vision support due to antioxidants (lycopene, beta-carotene) and vitamins (A, C, E), boosting immunity, lowering cholesterol, managing blood pressure, aiding digestion, and promoting skin health, with cooked tomatoes potentially releasing more lycopene.
Core Health Benefits
Heart Health: High levels of potassium and lycopene help lower “bad” (LDL) cholesterol and reduce blood pressure. Recent 2024 studies indicate that eating one large tomato per day can reduce the risk of high blood pressure by up to 36%.
- Cancer Prevention: Lycopene is widely studied for its ability to reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate, lung, and stomach cancers.
- Skin Protection: Consuming tomatoes helps protect skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the inside out and supports collagen production due to high Vitamin C content.
- Eye Health: Tomatoes contain lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, which protect the eyes from blue light and may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
- Digestive Support: With 95% water content and both soluble and insoluble fiber, tomatoes aid in regular bowel movements and help prevent constipation.
- Bone Health: Vitamin K and calcium in tomatoes contribute to bone mineral density and overall bone strength
Key Nutrients (per 100g raw tomato)
- Calories: 18 kcal
- Vitamin C: Provides roughly 28% of the Daily Value (DV) in one medium tomato, boosting immunity.
- Potassium: Essential for heart rhythm and fluid balance.
- Folate (Vitamin B9): Crucial for tissue growth and cell function, making them beneficial during pregnancy.
- Vitamin K1: Important for blood clotting and bone health
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