Tomatoes, Powerful Opponent Stroke, Prostate Cancer

For vegetables, tomatoes proved to have many benefits. Based on the research Rowett Research Institute in Scotland, was found on tomato seed or slippery fluid contained a yellow jelly around tomato seeds. This liquid mixture containing compounds or materials that are effective against stroke and heart disease

then you have reduced the risk of blood clots around 72%, so you can avoid heart disease.

Tomatoes became the mainstay of therapy detoxification of the body through juice. Even according to research at Ohio State University, tomatoes may help prostate cancer treatment, thanks to antioxidants (lycopene) they contain.

Some British researchers have found that adding the tomatoes are cooked into the food each day to improve the skin's ability to protect itself from ultra-violet rays are harmful.

Researchers at the University of Manchester and University of Newcastle found that adding five tablespoons of tomato paste to the daily diet in 10 volunteers can help avoid skin damage by providing protection against the impact of ultra-violet rays.

Damage caused by the beam can cause premature aging and even skin cancer. In one study, researchers gave 10 volunteers as much as 55 grams of high standard tomato paste which is cooked and 10 grams of olive oil every day. Meanwhile, another 10 participants are given only olive oil.

After three months, skin samples from the group given tomato, they have a 33% additional protection from the possibility of sunburn, similar to factor very little protection from the sun cream, and procollagen levels are much higher. Procollagen in the molecule to make and keep skin supple.

The study shows the antioxidant lycopene found in highest concentration when the tomatoes have been cooked, was behind the tangible benefits of the tomato.

"Food is noticeably tomato encourage procollagen levels in the skin. This increase indicates the potential reversal of skin aging process," said Lesley Rhodes, dermatologist at the University of Manchester, as quoted from the BBC.

But there is a warning that tomatoes should be viewed as an additional benefit, not an option as a protection from the sun cream.

Researchers said the study's smaller and shorter, and they are now considering to conduct new research on the benefits of lycopene for the skin.

Want to know more benefits of tomatoes? Here it is:

1. Vitamin C

Containing antioxidant that is useful to help get rid of free radicals in the body.

2. Tomatine

Efficacious anti-inflammatory, carotene, and citric acid. If tomato rubbed on the face, citric acid content that can help lift dirt and grease, which can be used as a natural acne medication with just rubbed it gently on her face.

3. Carbohydrate

When consumed regularly can be an additional source of energy for the body. This energy source is required for the performance of various body functions, such as the brain and stimulate the muscles of the body. Carbohydrates from fruit is more easily digested and better than carbohydrates of rice / noodles / bread.

4. Fat

It is important for the Dieter's reducing food intake. Fat also contains essential fatty acids that are beneficial for skin and other body parts. Also works well to dissolve the vitamins A, D, E, K, which is good for the eyes and blood circulation.

5. Protein

Protein in the body become a source of amino acids the body uses to build and replace damaged cells.