Even children know that vegetables and fruits are healthy, especially those that are grown on their own. Tomato is one of the vegetables that is grown in our strip in a fairly large amount.
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Tomatoes are 95% water, the remaining 5 are fiber and complex carbohydrates. You can make salads from them, squeeze fresh juices or add to various dishes.
Despite the fact that the tomato is considered a familiar and mundane product, it brings invaluable benefits. It contains vitamins: A (good for eyesight), E (improves skin condition), C (strengthens the immune system, prevents the development of malignant neoplasms), B (strengthen the nervous system, stimulate the brain, improve memory). Of the macronutrients, it is worth noting the presence of iron (prevents the development of anemia), magnesium (a natural relaxant, improves the duration and quality of sleep) and potassium (has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, strengthens the heart muscle).
There are very few calories in tomatoes - about 23 kcal per 100 g, so they are perfect for those who follow the figure or make a menu on a fasting day. These solanaceae are useful for people with diabetes, as they have neither simple sugars nor starch.
Also, tomatoes contain a huge amount of antioxidants that slow down the aging process in the body. For people with nicotine addiction, this product is also necessary, it helps to remove toxins from the body.
Despite the obvious benefits, it is necessary to limit the use of tomatoes to people suffering from diseases of the digestive system, as well as the kidneys and gall bladder.