What are the functions and taboos of tomatoes (tomatoes)? What's the advantage of eating raw?

Tomatoes, also known as tomatoes and persimmons, are common vegetables in life, and they are rich in nutrients, whether fried or eaten raw, both vegetables and fruits. What are the effects, functions and taboos of tomatoes? What's the advantage of eating raw?

Introduction of tomatoes

Tomato is native to Central and South America. As an edible vegetable, tomato has been widely cultivated all over the world and has medical effects. It is one of the model organisms of flowering plants in Solanaceae. There are many varieties of tomatoes. The fruits of most varieties are red, and some are orange, yellow, green, purple, pink, white, and even tomatoes with colored stripes. From small cherry tomatoes to steak tomatoes with a diameter of more than ten centimeters.

II. Efficacy, function and taboo of tomatoes

1. The nutritional composition of tomato

Table of nutritional composition of tomatoes (per 100 grams)

Calorie (calorie) 19

Protein (g) 0.9

Fat (g) 0.2

Carbohydrates (g) 4

Dietary fiber (g) 0.5

Vitamin A (microgram) 92

Carotene (microgram) 550

Vitamin B1 (mg) 0.03

Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.03

Nicotinic acid (mg) 0.6

Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.06

Folic acid (microgram) 5.6

Vitamin C (mg) 19

Vitamin E (mg) 0.57

Vitamin K (microgram) 6

Calcium (mg) 10

Phosphorus (mg) 23

Potassium (mg) 163

Sodium (mg) 5

Magnesium (mg) 9

Iron (mg) 0.4

Zinc (mg) 0.13

Iodine (microgram) 2.5

Selenium (microgram) 0.15

Copper (mg) 0.06

Manganese (mg) 0.08

2. The efficacy and function of tomato.

(1) efficacy one: inhibition of bacteria

Tomatoes contain "lycopene", which can inhibit bacteria.

(2) efficacy 2: aids digestion

Tomatoes contain malic acid, citric acid and sugars, which help increase the acidity of gastric juice and regulate gastrointestinal function.

(3) efficacy three: lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and diuresis.

Tomatoes contain vitamin C, rutin, lycopene and fruit acid, which can reduce blood cholesterol; secondly, they contain a lot of potassium and alkaline minerals, which can effectively promote the excretion of sodium salt in the blood, and have the effects of reducing blood pressure, diuresis and detumescence. It has a good adjuvant treatment for hypertension and kidney disease.

(4) effect 4: delaying senility

Tomatoes contain anti-cancer and anti-aging glutathione, which can effectively remove toxic substances in the body, restore the normal function of body organs, and delay the speed of aging.

(5) efficacy 5: anti-cancer

Lycopene in tomatoes has a unique antioxidant effect, which can scavenge free radicals in the body, effectively prevent cardiovascular diseases, and reduce the occurrence of pancreatic cancer, rectal cancer, oral cancer and breast cancer. Stop the progression of prostate cancer.

(6) efficacy 6: beauty and skin care

Tomatoes contain carotene and vitamins An and C, which can remove freckles, beauty, anti-aging, skin care and other effects, and treat fungal infectious skin diseases.

(7) efficacy 7: prevent the occurrence of thrombus

A substance called P3 was isolated from the yellow jelly-shaped juice around tomato seeds, which has the effect of anti-platelet aggregation and can prevent cerebral thrombosis. Patients with coronary heart disease and stroke can drink appropriate amount of tomato juice every day, which is beneficial to the recovery of the disease.

(8) efficacy 8: treatment of gingival bleeding and ulcer

Eating tomatoes as fruit for half a month can effectively treat gingival bleeding; patients with mild peptic ulcer, drink tomatoes and potatoes after squeezing juice, drink once a day in the morning and evening, 10 times in a row, the ulcer can be cured

(9) efficacy 9: clearing heat and detoxification, invigorating body and relieving thirst

The cool taste of western red persimmon is sweet and sour, which has the effect of clearing heat and promoting fluid, nourishing yin and cooling blood, and has a better therapeutic effect on fever and thirst, dry mouth, bitter stomach and rising deficiency fire.

(10) efficacy 10: prevent cataract and maintain eyesight

Tomatoes contain vitamin An and C, which have certain prevention and treatment effect on cataract and night blindness. Secondly, lycopene can inhibit lipid peroxidation, prevent the destruction of free radicals, inhibit retinal macular degeneration and protect vision.

3. Taboos on eating tomatoes

Taboo one: do not eat on an empty stomach. There is a large amount of gastric acid secretion on an empty stomach, while tomatoes contain a large number of soluble astringents and other ingredients, which react with gastric acid and condense into insoluble lumps, which can easily cause gastrointestinal distension, pain and other uncomfortable symptoms.

Taboo 2: you can't eat immature green tomatoes. Unripe green tomatoes contain alkaloid glycosides (solanine). After eating, the mouth feels bitter and astringent, and when it is severe, there will be poisoning.

Taboo 3: don't cook for a long time. Because lycopene decomposes easily when exposed to light, heat and oxygen, it loses the health care function of tomatoes.

Taboo 4: do not eat with cucumbers. Tomatoes contain a lot of vitamin c, while cucumbers contain vitamin c decomposing enzymes, which can damage vitamin c in tomatoes when eaten at the same time.

Taboo 5: those who are weak and weak for a long time should pay attention not to eat more tomatoes.

Taboo 6: don't eat tomatoes while taking anticoagulants.

What are the benefits of eating tomatoes raw?

1. Excellent point 1: eating raw tomatoes is a good source of vitamin C. on average, there are 19 grams of vitamin C per 100g tomatoes, while a medium-sized tomato weighs about 230g. If you eat one, you can eat about 40 grams of vitamin C, plus VC in other vegetables and fruits can meet the needs of the day.

2. Excellent point 2: tomatoes can be eaten as fruit, which is convenient to quench thirst, and the price is affordable.

3. Excellent point 3: increase the intake of soluble dietary fiber, increase the peristalsis of large intestine, effectively prevent constipation and reduce fat.

However, carotene and lycopene in raw tomatoes can not be maximized, and the absorption rate of nutrients is low.

So if you lack vitamin C, choose to eat it raw, and if you want to improve your body's antioxidant capacity, choose cooked food. Antioxidation has a lot to do with anti-cancer and anti-cancer.

Can tomatoes lose weight?

First of all, it is explained that tomatoes are helpful to lose weight.

Reason 1: low calorie

Tomatoes have very few calories, 19 calories per 100 grams of tomatoes (5 tomatoes are equivalent to a bowl of rice), and the sugar content of Xihong is relatively low, with only 16 calories per 100 grams. Eating more will not make you fat.

Reason 2: rich in dietary fiber

Tomatoes are rich in dietary fiber, which helps to clear intestines and detoxify.

Reason 3: lycopene and high moisture content

Lycopene in tomatoes can reduce calorie intake, reduce fat accumulation in the body, and high moisture, has a great satiety effect.

Fifth, how to eat tomatoes nutritious?

1. Tomato + eggplant = greasy but not sour

We all know that eggplant likes to absorb oil, but tomatoes are different. this dish combines the sour of tomato with the tender of eggplant, which not only removes the greasy of braised eggplant, but also neutralizes the sour taste of tomato.

2. Tomato + broccoli = appetizer and digestion

The acid of tomato can promote the absorption of small molecular nutrients such as folic acid, calcium and selenium in cauliflower. It is also a good choice to match with broccoli rich in flavonoids and anthocyanins.

3. Tomato + shrimp = good-looking and nutritious

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and shrimp are rich in high-quality protein. Together, they are more nutritious and have a good color and taste.

4. Tomato + Vegetables Salad = prevent constipation

Both can supplement essential vitamins and trace elements and dietary fiber, increase intestinal peristalsis, effectively prevent constipation and help to lose fat and weight.

5. Tomato + orange juice = sweet and sour

Carbohydrates, organic acids, potassium and vitamins in fruits are more easily absorbed, as well as more microbial C and dietary fiber.

According to the principle of balanced diet for Chinese residents, it is better to eat about 100 grams of tomatoes per day, no more than 250 grams at most; it is recommended to eat seasonal fresh tomatoes, which will be greatly reduced if they are kept for a long time.

According to the article, tomatoes have many effects. We should eat more at ordinary times, and both the elderly and children are suitable for eating. They are good vegetables, which can bring us rich nutrition and can also be eaten as fruits. Finally, we should remind everyone not to eat green tomatoes that are not ripe.