Where are the tomatoes of origin?

Tomato, also known as tomato, tomato and persimmon, is a kind of crop introduced from abroad, which is strong and nutritious, and has been planted in all parts of our country. Where does it come from? What is the effect of eating it?

Where are the tomatoes of origin?

Tomatoes are native to South America and the center of origin is in the Andes. In Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and other places, there are still large areas of wild species distribution. And it was successively spread to Asian countries in the 17th century, while the tomatoes cultivated in China were introduced from Europe or Southeast Asia.

What is the effect of eating tomatoes?

1. Tomatoes contain cardiovascular protective vitamins and minerals that can reduce heart attacks.

two。 Lycopene has unique antioxidant capacity, can scavenge free radicals, protect cells, prevent the destruction of deoxyribonucleic acid and genes, and prevent the process of carcinogenesis. Tomatoes can not only prevent prostate cancer, but also effectively reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, rectal cancer, throat cancer, oral cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and other cancers.

3. Vitamin C in tomato has the effect of invigorating body and relieving thirst, invigorating stomach and digestion, cooling blood and calming liver, clearing heat and detoxification, lowering blood pressure, and has a good adjuvant therapeutic effect on patients with hypertension and kidney. Eating more tomatoes has an anti-aging effect and keeps the skin fair.

4. Nicotinic acid can maintain the normal secretion of gastric juice, promote the formation of red blood cells, maintain the elasticity of the blood vessel wall and protect the skin. So eating tomatoes is also helpful for the prevention and treatment of arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. Tomatoes are juicy and can be diuretic, and patients with glomerulonephritis should also eat them.

5. In patients with frequent gingival bleeding or subcutaneous bleeding, eating tomatoes can help improve symptoms.

6. The malic acid or citric acid contained in tomatoes helps the digestion of fat and protein in gastric juice.

Although tomatoes have many effects, they are not suitable for consumption if they are not ripe. Women who drink on an empty stomach during menstruation should also eat carefully to avoid adverse reactions.