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The name "tomato" comes from the Nahuatl tomatl, which roughly translates to figs. The tomato is native to South America and evolved from a small green fruit tree common at the time in the highlands of Peru.
In particular, a plant called Solanum lycopersicum was transported to Mexico and cultivated and consumed by Central American people. Alternatively, the first domesticated tomato may have been from a yellow fruit (like cherry tomato) that was cultivated and developed by the Aztecs of Central Mexico. It can be said that the Aztecs and other peoples of the region used tomatoes in their dishes.
Tomato is a vegetable, belonging to the Bach Anh family, the growing height is usually 1-3m and there are soft-bodied tomato plants crawling on the ground or vines.
When alive, tomatoes are green and when ripe they turn yellow to red. Tomato has a slightly sour taste and is considered a food with high nutritional value.
Most tomatoes have an average diameter of 5 - 6cm and can grow in a variety of growing conditions. According to statistics in 2009, China is the largest tomato growing country in the world, followed by the United States, India, Turkey and Egypt.
Tomatoes are one of the vegetables with high nutritional value, especially vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K, along with other mineral content such as phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, potassium, copper, ....
On average, every 100g of tomatoes contains
In addition, it also contains 10mg of calcium, 0.27mg of iron, 11mg of magnesium, 24mg of phosphorus, 237mg of potassium, 0/17mg of zinc, etc.
Tomatoes are healthy and nutritious vegetables that are well worth including in your daily diet. Therefore, do not ignore some of the effects that tomatoes bring such as:
Tomatoes contain a large amount of vitamin A and vitamin C, which are two vitamins that help prevent night blindness and improve vision.
According to recent research results, vitamin A in tomatoes can prevent macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness, and reduce the risk of cataracts.
In addition, other antioxidants in tomatoes include lutein, lycopene and zeaxanthin, which contribute to good eye protection.
Tomato reduces the risk of some cancers, such as cervical, stomach, lung, nasopharynx, colon, rectum, esophagus and especially prostate cancer, thanks to its high content of antioxidants. oxidize.
One of the antioxidants to mention is lycopene - this compound contains a lot of tomatoes.
The active ingredient lycopene in tomatoes will help your skin be better protected from the effects of the sun.
Therefore, you can apply a little tomato paste on rough skin to help improve the condition of pores, regenerate and tighten facial skin.
The carbohydrate content in tomatoes is quite low, so it contributes to lowering blood sugar levels.
According to the results of several published studies, it was found that the antioxidants present in tomatoes can protect the vessel walls and kidneys. These are the 2 organs that are vulnerable to damage caused by diabetes.
Besides, the fiber content and chromium mineral also help control blood sugar well.
Thanks to the rich source of vitamin C and lycopene in tomatoes, when you eat more tomatoes, you will have a better sleep. Add this vegetable to your daily diet!
With the content of vitamin K and calcium in tomatoes, it contributes to making your bones strong as well as preventing common osteoporosis.
Tomatoes also contain anti-inflammatory active ingredients such as carotenoids and bioflavonoids , which help relieve the symptoms of chronic diseases and are good for people with heart disease, even Alzheimer's syndrome .
There have been research results showing that: drinking 1 glass of tomato juice per day can reduce blood levels of TNF - Alpha (this is an inflammatory substance).
Because tomatoes contain many vitamins and significant iron content, eating tomatoes means you are helping your hair become strong, shiny. The acidity in tomatoes can balance the pH in your hair.
Therefore, if you have itching or dandruff, try applying fresh tomato juice to your hair and scalp for about 5 minutes after shampooing, then rinse with clean water (maybe warm water). However, avoid frequent use, abuse because it can cause hair dryness.
Tomatoes contain low fat, almost no cholesterol, so you can add this food to your daily diet for dieters. In addition, thanks to the high fiber and water content, the stomach teaches you to feel full longer, avoiding cravings.
Although tomatoes are good for health, when choosing to use them, you should also pay attention to some issues such as:
With raw (green) tomatoes, they contain a large amount of alkaloids, if consumed in large quantities, the body is susceptible to food poisoning. Some signs of food poisoning caused by eating green tomatoes can be vomiting, nausea, weakness, fatigue, etc. While ripe tomatoes contain less alkaloids and will disappear in red ripe tomatoes.
In addition, if you eat raw tomatoes, you should choose fruits with natural color, glossy skin, not waterlogged or crushed. At the same time, wash thoroughly with diluted salt water to remove chemicals (including pesticides) on the pods.
The catabolic enzyme present in cucumber will destroy the vitamin C found in other vegetables if you consume it at the same time. Because the vitamin C content in tomatoes is quite large, eating tomatoes and cucumbers at the same time will reduce the amount of vitamin C that your body absorbs.
Tomato seeds are like guava seeds, you should not consume them because of the transit of food by the intestinal tract. It can pass through the appendix and cause appendicitis. In addition, it is difficult for the intestines to digest or break down this grain.
When the body is hungry, the amount of acid in the stomach is quite high. If you eat tomatoes at this time, substances such as pectin and phenolic resin (which are abundant in tomatoes) may react with acids, causing vomiting and abdominal pain.
Overcooking tomatoes or leaving tomatoes too long (not fresh) will reduce the nutrient content of this fruit and the taste will no longer be delicious. Even when eating tomatoes without nutrients, your body may experience food poisoning.
Tomatoes are just like other foods, you should consume them in moderation. Eating too many tomatoes can lead to the body being unable to tolerate other foods. In addition, it will make you absorb other nutrients and be prone to diseases related to the digestive tract such as gas, stomach pain, ....
After learning about the varieties, nutritional value, effects and how to use tomatoes, it's time to go to the kitchen to immediately prepare delicious dishes from this fruit, such as:
Sweet, fragrant fish meat, crispy skin combined with the sour taste of tomato sauce, is an attractive dish from color to flavor. Whether children or adults, they all love the sweet and sour taste of this dish, enjoying it with hot rice is even better.
Change the taste with the watermelon tomato salad you've already tasted. The mild sourness of tomatoes mixed with the sweetness of watermelon and the richness of avocado, is a taste-stimulating dish that you must try!
Cherry tomato jam has an attractive red color, a sweet, slightly sour taste. With just a few simple steps, you can make tomato jam to sip when chatting with friends and relatives.
The beautiful orange-pink color, the characteristic mild sourness of tomatoes combined with the fatty taste of milk, the sweetness of honey, you will definitely not miss this tomato smoothie. Both nutritious and delicious.
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