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5 health reasons to eat raw tomatoes
1. For vitamins
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, B6, C, K, folic acid, and potassium. But that's not all! They also contain thiamine (vitamin B1), niacin (vitamin B3), magnesium, phosphorus and copper. All of these are essential for maintaining good health.
2. For antioxidants
Tomatoes offer two sources of powerful antioxidants, which come from their beautiful red color (the more colorful a fruit or vegetable, the more there is). First there is beta-carotene, which protects the skin from the sun's rays (to some extent!) Then there is, perhaps even better known, lycopene. This antioxidant has a very interesting feature: while most of the nutritional properties decrease during cooking, it increases in the case of cooked tomatoes. In equal amounts, the cooked tomato has 3 times more lycopene than the fresh tomato! So we don't mind eating marinara sauce, cream of tomatoes, pizza with a lot of sauce, ratatouille, salsa, etc.
3. For the health of our bones
There are certain foods that are particularly effective in strengthening our bones and keeping them healthy. Scientists believe that the synergy between vitamin K and calcium can increase bone mass, which is very important in the fight against osteoporosis.
4. Against cancer
The cocktail of vitamins and antioxidants is an effective means of prevention against many cancers, for example: prostate, cervix, mouth, throat, esophagus, pharynx, stomach, colon, anus, and ovaries.
Which list is not it? Just for that, it makes you want to eat it every day ... These nutrients help fight free radicals, which damage cells and can promote the development of tumors.
5. For our eyes
Vitamin A in tomatoes can improve vision and prevent the development of night blindness. According to recent studies, eating tomatoes regularly could help prevent the onset of a serious and irreversible disease, macular degeneration.
