The tomato is one of most used and important Mediterranean cuisine and is the essential ingredient of many recipes of our cuisine. Here are the benefits that we can draw from the consumption of this tasty vegetable.
1.) The tomato is a plant native to South America, but that he found in the Mediterranean land and a suitable climate for its development. The fruits grow in summer on long stem plants, of which there are many varieties and forms. The tomato is eaten both raw and cooked, for fresh summer salads or as a sauce, a fundamental ingredient of our kitchen, on pasta, pizza and many other recipes. The tomato plant has properties very important nutrients and is particularly rich in water, which makes up about 93/94% of the pulp. For this reason it is very consumed in summer, as it helps to supplement the amount of body fluids.
2.) The tomato, growing under the summer sun, has a good amount of vitamins and minerals essential for our body, while it is very low in fat. Among the vitamins that are in good quantity, there are A, in the form of beta-carotene, B and C. The benefits that we can get from these vitamins are important to our body, for red blood cells and the bone marrow, also promote cell turnover. The tomato contains a reduced amount of carbohydrates, but sufficient to give energy to the body quickly, as it consists of sugars immediately assimilated. Among other substances that we find in its composition, we minerals, fighting the water retention and high blood pressure, and useful to the nervous system. The trace elements contained in the pulp also contribute to skin health and delay its cellular aging.
3.) The acids in the tomato facilitate digestion, but are not recommended for those who suffer from heartburn easily. These fruits are also the basis of many skin care products for the well-being of the skin. Mask’s tomatoes are useful for the skin of the face affected by acne. The antioxidants of tomato are very useful to the skin, not only from within the body, but also by applying it directly on the epidermis, for example, on the hands. For oily skin is useful beauty mask consisting of tomato, olive oil and a few drops of lemon.
