Do you know about these health benefits of Tomatoes ?

 Almost everyone of us know about tomatoes. It is a red spherical shaped fruit. It's scientific name is Solanum Lycopersicum.

Botanically it is fruit but people uses it as a vegetable. Tomato has many health benefits. It contains many vitamins and  plant compounds. It contains excellent amount of lycopene which is an antioxidant. Lycopene gives tomato red colour and have many health benefits. Tomato is also a good source of Vitamins C, Potassium, Folate and Vitamin K. 



Let's know about some amazing health benefits of tomato -  

1. High nutritional value

Tomato contains high amount (almost 95%) of water  . 100 grams tomato contains - Water - 95% , Calories - 18 , Carbohydrates - 3.9 grams , Protein - 0.9 gram , Sugar - 2.6 grams , Fibre - 1.2 grams , Fat - 0.2 grams.




Tomato contains good amount of fibre almost 1.5 grams in an average size tomato. It contains many vitamins and minerals some of them are - 

 • Vitamin K1 - Tomato contains vitamin K1 it is important for bone health and blood clotting.


 • Vitamin B9 (Folate) - Folate is important for cell function and normal tissue growth.


 • Vitamin C - Vitamin C is good for immune system. It helps to fight bacteria. It is also an antioxidant and makes immune system strong..


 • Potassium - Potassium is very important mineral for heart health. It helps to prevent heart diseases.


Tomato also contains many plant compounds which is very beneficial for our health. Some of them are - 


 • Beta Carotene - Beta Carotene is an antioxidant which converts into vitamin A in our body.


 • Lycopene - Lycopene is also an antioxidant. It gives tomato red colour and have many health benefits.


2. Good for skin health

Tomato may be good for skin health. It contains Lycopene and many other plant compounds which is beneficial for skin. It may prevent skin from sunburn.



3. Good for heart health

Tomato contains Lycopene which is an antioxidant and plant compounds. Lycopene may lower bad cholesterol which is good for heart health. Tomato also contains Potassium which helps to make our heart healthy.





Note : The information in this article should not be considered as a substitute for a physician's advice. Please consult your treating physician for more details.

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