Some people say that tomatoes are a superfood in terms of nutrition, while others say that eating tomatoes is dangerous and should be completely eliminated. So, where is the nutrition of tomatoes? Who is at risk for eating? Hello everyone, I am nutritionist Wang Yan, health is our greatest wealth, let's manage it together.
Tomatoes, also known as tomatoes, are an integral part of our growing diet, either raw as fruit or cooked in dishes such as scrambled eggs with tomatoes. To this day, many people enjoy eating it. It has been said that the health of the French is due to red wine, while the health of the Italians is due to eating tomatoes. What is it about tomatoes that have such good health benefits? This is because tomatoes contain high levels of lycopene.
Lycopene is a carotenoid and an antioxidant pigment that gives fruits and vegetables their red color. At least 700 studies have demonstrated that these carotenoids have powerful antioxidant activity and are able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers, such as prostate cancer. In addition, this antioxidant also protects our body from free radical damage to cells and tissues. When our bodies are exposed to polluted environments and air, or infected with bacteria and viruses, or experience physical and psychological stress, they produce too many free radicals.
So, how much lycopene is in tomatoes? According to the USDA, tomato products score the highest for lycopene content and are also in the top 10 for overall antioxidant content. Foods such as grapefruit, papaya, watermelon, and guava also contain lycopene, which gives the food a hint of redness. In order to get more lycopene, you should try to choose ripe or cooked tomatoes.
According to research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, cooked tomatoes contain 50% more lycopene than raw, and the levels of all the antioxidants found in tomatoes are 28% higher than those found in uncooked. Therefore, for most of us, it is good for health to eat tomatoes as one of the many kinds of vegetables and fruits, and to eat them properly.
If you don't have time to do it, it's also good to choose tomato sauce without additives and preservatives. But eating too much of anything is harmful, and tomatoes are no exception. If too many tomatoes are consumed, there may be some adverse effects on the body, at least in three ways:
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1. Digestive tract problems: such as acid reflux. Tomatoes are acidic, and eating too much of them can produce too much stomach acid, which can lead to heartburn or acid reflux. If you have digestive problems or gastroesophageal reflux disease, you should eat less tomatoes. In addition, the skin and seeds of tomatoes are irritating and may cause heat build-up in the stomach and intestines, which can cause bloating and abdominal pain in the case of irritable bowel syndrome. People with a bad stomach should pay attention when eating tomatoes.
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2. ** and respiratory allergies: Tomatoes contain high levels of histamine, a compound that can cause rashes or allergies. Some people experience symptoms such as swelling of the mouth, tongue, and face, sneezing, and throat blockage after consumption. If you have allergies, contact with tomatoes may cause itching, swelling, and increase the risk of infection. Patients with methyldeficient methylation, as mentioned earlier, often have seasonal allergies and rashes, and excessive consumption of tomatoes may increase the risk of such allergic reactions. In addition, excess lycopene can also cause discoloration.
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3. Kidney and joint problems: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reminds people with advanced chronic kidney disease that they must limit their potassium intake. Tomatoes are rich in potassium and high levels of oxalate, and eating too much of them may cause kidney problems. In addition, excessive consumption of tomatoes can also cause joint swelling and pain, because tomatoes contain an alkaloid called solanine, which can accumulate calcium in tissues, which can lead to joint inflammation.
In fact, there is a bigger problem, which is that tomatoes contain lectin, which also has a negative impact on our health. Which foods contain high levels of phosphorus? I will continue to share it with you in the future. Thank you for watching my show, I'm nutritionist Wang Yan, if you like it, please like, ** and subscribe. Protect your health, and we'll see you in the next episode.