Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A, C, K, vitamin B6, potassium, folate, thiamin, magnesium, niacin, copper and phosphorus, which are essential for maintaining good health. The great thing about tomatoes is that they contain very little cholesterol, saturated fat, sodium and calories. You can eat tomatoes with sandwichs, salads, sauces, smoothies, even soup. Here are 9 benefits of tomatoes.

ADVANTAGES FROM TOMATOES WHICH YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. Improve eyesight

Tomatoes are excellent sources of vitamins A and C to prevent night blindness and increase your eyesight. A recent study found that high levels of vitamin A in tomatoes can prevent macular degeneration, a serious disease that can lead to blindness. Moreover, tomatoes may reduce the risk of cataract. In tomatoes, there are also antioxidants like lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin.

2. Prevention of cancer

Eating a lot of tomatoes may help fight against prostate cancer. Tomatoes may also help reduce the risk of some other cancers, such as the stomach cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, nasopharynx cancer, rectal cancer, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, and ovarian cancer through antioxidant and solid substances, especially, thanks to the very high lycopene content found in tomatoes. The anti-cancer effect of tomatoes is much better when cooking this fruit with olive oil.

3. Brightens skin

Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from the sun and makes your skin less sensitive to ultraviolet rays - the causes of wrinkles in the skin. Rubbing tomato powder on your rough skin helps pore, regenerate and hunt the skin.

4. Reduce blood sugar

Tomatoes that contain very little carbohydrate help reduce blood sugar. Several studies have found that antioxidants in tomatoes protect the walls of the blood vessels and the kidneys, which are often damaged by diabetes. Tomatoes also contain chromium and fiber helps control blood sugar.

5. Promote good sleep

Abundant sources of vitamin C and lycopene can help you sleep better. So if you have trouble in sleeping, you should add tomatoes to your daily diet with a bowl of soup or tomato smoothies.

6. Keep bones strong

Tomatoes containing vitamin K and calcium help to keep your bones healthy and anti-osteoporosis - the cause of fractures, bone deformities leading to disability.

7. Cure chronic diseases

Thanks to anti-inflammatory substances like carotenoids and bioflavonoid, tomatoes can reduce chronic pain. A research program indicates that drinking a glass of tomato juice a day can reduce blood levels of TNF-alpha, an “assassin” that causes inflammation. Tomatoes are great for people with cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's.

8. Good for your hair

Thanks to vitamins and iron, your damaged hair is more shiny. Moreover, tomatoes with acidic property can balance pH in the hair. If you have dandruff and itching on scalp, apply fresh tomato juice to your hair and scalp after shampooing, and then rinse with cold or warm water within 4-5 minutes. Do not use too often because the tomato's acid can dry your hair.

9. Help lose weight

If you are trying to lose some weight, you must have tomatoes in your daily diet due to its low fat and cholesterol-free. Tomatoes contain a lot of fiber and water, thus helping you feel satiate. You can eat tomatoes or add them to casseroles served with salads, and other friendly foods.

Whether using fresh tomatoes, dried tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, pureed tomatoes or tomato juice, add tomatoes to your daily diet and reap all the health benefits it brings.

DELICIOUS DISHES FROM TOMATO

These 4 delicious, easy-to-make and eye-catching dishes will make your family meal much more attractive!

1. Fried tomato with broccoli

Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, moderate amount of broccoli, green onion, cooking oil, salt, sugar, seasoning, oyster oil.

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Making:

- Remove tomato peel, cut into small pieces.

- Wash broccoli, chop it into pieces, wash again.

- Take the pot of boiling water, put the broccoli into the pot, leave for about 2 minutes.

- Pour the broccoli into a bowl of cold water (to have a crispy vegetable).

- Cut the green onion.

- Pour the oil into the pan, drop the onions and stir-fry, then stir-fry the tomatoes until the tomatoes have softened into a sauce, then put the broccoli into the pan. Add oyster sauce (avoid soy sauce with a strong smell and color). Finally pour some sugar, seasoning and stir.

- Pour into a plate and enjoy.

2. Tomato sauce with beef pasta

Ingredients: 100g pasta, 1 piece of beef, 2 tomatoes, ¼ onion, half carrot, ½ spoon of salt, little seasoning, 2 garlic cloves, 2 big spoons of tomato sauce, 15g butter, little pepper, some basil leaves.

Making:

- Grind beef (pork), garlic, onion, carrots.

- Cut a piece of tomato.

- Turn on the hot pan and put the butter, then drop the garlic and ground onion and stir fry until fragrant.

- Drop the cooked meat into stir-fry.

- Put carrots and tomatoes in and stir-fry.

- Pour tomato sauce, stir-fry until it is cooked, then add basil, pepper, salt, and seasoning.

- Turn on the small fire to cook the beef and tomato sauce.

- Use another pot of water to boil water, then drop noodles, add some salt to cook within 7-8 minutes.

- Take the noodles to the plate, then pour the tomato sauce that has been finished.

3. Stir-fry eggs with tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 egg, cooking oil, salt, sugar.

Making:

- Cut tomatoes into pieces.

- Cut bell peppers into 2 halves, 1 half to make bowls, half to make lids.

- Take the part making lid and cut into 1 half to be used as cooking material, cut into dices.

- Turn on the stove, pour a certain amount of cooking oil to heat the pan, until it boils about 7-8 parts, drop the eggs, beat the eggs, shape the eggs (do not beat too much), heat until it turns golden and then pour out of the bowl (note that do not cook too long to make the egg old, not delicious).

- No need to add oil to a pan, drop tomatoes, add sugar, salt, heat the pan to make tomato sauce.

- While boiling, use a spoon to crush tomatoes until the tomato paste is thick, pour the boiled egg and the chopped bell pepper, then stir well.

- Pour the mixture in pan into the bowl of bell peppers, take the rest to cover the lid, just decorate it beautiful and delicious.

4. Fried tomato egg roll

Ingredients: 3 chicken eggs, ¼ tomatoes, ¼ onions, 1 sausage, salt, cooking oil, pepper.

Making:

- Put eggs in a bowl, beat them and mix well.

- Tomatoes, onions, sausages are diced.

- Take a saucepan with a flat bottom, add some oil, stir-fry the onion in to fry.

- Drop the tomatoes and sausages into stir fry, then pour the eggs into the pan.

- Wait until the eggs are fixed on the pan, start to roll the egg in (like roll cake).

I wish you success in this delicious dishes!

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