Starting with the basics, tomatoes contain large amounts of vitamin C. They also contain vitamin A, potassium, and 7 percent of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of iron for women and 10 percent RDA for men. The red pigment contained in tomatoes is called lycopene. This compound appears to act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that can damage cells in the body.
When choosing your tomatoes, be sure to pick those with the most brilliant shades of red. These indicate the highest amounts of beta-carotene and lycopene. Though raw tomatoes are great for you, cooking them releases even more of the benefits. Lycopene is located in the cell wall of the tomato, so by cooking it, this healing compound is more fully released. In addition cooking the tomato in olive oil allows your body to absorb the lycopene better. Tomatoes don't lose any of their nutritional value in high heat processing, making canned tomatoes and tomato sauce both just as viable and beneficial as fresh tomatoes.
Wishing u are in pink(or rather red) of health...
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Red Red Tomatoes
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True that consuming tomatoes have a huge health benefits. However, people with kidney stones- please abstain from intake of tomatoes, especially cooked ones. In so far literature reveals that tomatoes are not a cause for formation of kidney stones however they can aggravate the problem with those already having kidney stones.
As the old saying goes, any food is healthy, as long as it is taken in moderation!. Every dog has its day and every food has its side effects. So, look for a balanced diet that would neutralise the side effects!!
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