Tomatoes - Juicy Red Cuties - Health Benefits

🍎 You know that juicy red fruit of the tomato plant with the Botanical name Solanum lycopersicum, yummy right? Don't forget! Tomatoes are regarded as vegetables and not fruit (reasons: weird people😆). Originally found in South America

This red beauty contains lycopene, an antioxidant confirmed to have many health benefits. Though the tomatoes we all know is Red It is not the only color as tomatoes have several species which comes in various colors like yellow, orange, green, purple etc, shapes and sizes.

Today on this blog we will give you more reasons to eat more tomatoes, and they are;

USEFUL FOR SKIN CARE: They contain a large quantity of lycopene, a substance that is used in some facial cleansers.
To use tomatoes for skin care follow the procedure below

• Peel the tomatoes

• Place the skin on your face with inside of the tomato touching your skin. 

• Leave the tomatoes on your face for a minimum of ten minutes, then wash. 

Your face will feel clean and shiny. Some redness may occur, but should fade with time.

💪BONE AND BONE TISSUE REPAIR: As we all know, calcium is a bone building nutrient, tomatoes contain a significant quantity of calcium and Vitamin K which are essential in repairing bones and bone tissues and strengthening the bones.

ACTS AS ANTIOXIDANTS: Tomatoes contains high quantity of Vitamin A and C. These vitamins along with beta-carotene work as antioxidants to neutralize harmful free radicals in the blood which may cause cell damage. Beta-carotene is what gives tomatoes its red color so dear readers the redder the tomato the higher the quantity of Beta-Carotene.

Lest I forget, the Vitamin C in tomato is destroyed through the process of cooking therefore people, let's eat it raw and juicy

♥️KEEPS YOUR HEART HEALTHY: CHOLESTEROL in large amount is toxic to the body most especially the HEART as it weakens the heart gradually. Tomatoes are significant in reducing Cholesterol level because they contain Vitamin B and potassium which also reduces blood pressure. Conclusively, a tomato or two in your diet reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes and many health problems.

HAIR GROWTH💆: The Vitamin A in tomatoes works perfectly to keep your hair shiny and strong. In addition, it also does wonders for your eyes, skin, bones and teeth.

GOOD FOR THE KIDNEY: Kidney stones are deadly and a serious health issue. To reduce the risk of kidney stones prepare your tomatoes without adding the seeds.

👁️YOUR VISION: Tomato contains Vitamin A which is important for improving vision and preventing night blindness.


To Conclude it all people tomatoes helps with your sight, keeps your heart healthy, your skin glowing, acts as a natural antioxidant

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