Tomatoes contain minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium and vitamins A, B1, B2 and C.
Its properties include antiseptic, alkalizing, purifying, diuretic, digestive, laxative, anti-inflammatory and remineralizing. In addition, this food is 94% water and is low in calories.
Similarly, there are several types of tomatoes, but the best known are chonto tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, pear tomatoes, Milano tomatoes, green tomatoes, among others.
Furthermore, the best way to consume it is raw, since it preserves its properties and combines perfectly with any dish.
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Nutritional value of tomato
· Calories 22
· Proteins 0.9 g
· Total fats 0.2
· Carbohydrates 3.5
· Fiber: 1.4 g
· Calcium: 7 mg
· Iron: 0.5 mg
· Magnesium: 10 mg
· Zinc: 0.22 mg
· Sodium: 3 mg
· Potassium: 290 mg
· Phosphorus: 27 mg
· Vitamin A: 0.113 mg
· Vitamin B6: 0.11 mg
· Vitamin C: 18 mg
· Vitamin E: 1.2 mg
Benefits of the fruit
1. Take care of your health, as it has antioxidants and, according to Javier Martínez, nutritionist at the Policlínico HM Moraleja (Madrid, Spain) and creator of the Equidieta method, consuming a diet rich in natural antioxidants is essential to reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system and prevent cellular aging that weakens it, especially in the case of older adults.
2. It is a diuretic, as it contains potassium and low levels of sodium, which is an important factor, as it promotes the elimination of toxins and prevents fluid retention. Also, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the body needs potassium for almost all its functions, including the proper functioning of the kidneys and heart, muscle contraction and nerve transmission.
3. It prevents constipation due to its fiber content, as it normalizes bowel movements. In addition, the NIH noted that some studies suggest that diets rich in fiber may also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.
4. Protects eyesight, heart, lungs and kidneys, due to its vitamin A content.
5. It improves blood circulation, as it contains iron and the body uses this mineral to produce hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body, and myoglobin, a protein that provides oxygen to the muscles.
6. It is ideal to include in weight loss diets, but keep in mind that the success of diets is to have a caloric deficit, which is when people consume fewer calories than they expend on a daily basis.