HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOMATO

Health Beneifits of Tomatoes:  Tomatoes work against impotency and help increase the sperm count.  Tomatoes are powerful blood purifiers and clear up urinary tract infections.  They have anti oxidant properties as they are high sources of vitamin C and vitamin A. The Vitamin A especially wards off macular degeneration and improves eyesight.  A person who drinks 8 ounces of low sodium tomato juice a day, can prevent inflammatory diseases like osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s.   High in fiber they are freely used by weight watchers.  They are good for improving skin porosity and are widely used in the manufacture of skin care and beauty products. The Down Side Some people may be allergic to tomatoes; their body cannot absorb and digest them. In some individuals eating tomatoes in salads can lead to itching, hives and breathing problems.  Lycopene intolerance can cause bloating of the stomach, pain and diarrhea. For some, eating tomatoes in any form can result in heart burn and reflux. When a person has a history of kidney stones, it would be wise to eat tomatoes in moderation as the high oxalate and calcium bind together and kidney stones are a result. Those diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome will need to go slow on consuming tomatoes. Eaten in moderation, they will not be harmful in anyway. The nutritional benefits are many so there is no reason to avoid this simple, cost effective and widely available fruit /vegetable.

The health benefits narrated above are the collection from the NET.   Any item which is not suitable to you or having any side effects for your ailments should be consumed after consulting your doctor.