Tomato Salad (Uni)

Description

The tomato is a fruit, although it's typically used as a vegetable in salads and hot dishes. It's a popular ingredient in weight-loss diets because each tomato has only 25 calories and has diuretic properties. It also contains a lot of water and vitamin C, which improves the immune system and iron absorption.

The main health benefit of tomatoes is that they help prevent cancer, especially prostate cancer, because they contain good amounts of lycopene, which is much more bioavailable when tomatoes are cooked or consumed in sauce form.

Benefits of Tomato:

Combat cardiovascular problems- Tomatoes, as they are high in antioxidants, help keep blood vessels healthy, and they also contain fiber that helps lower levels of bad cholesterol, also known as LDL.

Taking care of your vision, skin and hair – Because it is rich in carotenoids, which are converted into vitamin A in the body, eating tomatoes helps maintain healthy eyes and skin, as well as strengthening and adding shine to hair.

Strengthen the immune system – Due to its vitamin C content, consuming tomatoes helps strengthen the body's natural defenses and prevents the onset of various diseases and infections.

Credits: Your Health

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