Tomato Juice
Biography
Tomatoes are part of the nightshade(Solanaceae) family which bell peppers and eggplant are also a part of. The juice of tomatoes tastes mildly sweet which having bitter and acidic undertones.
Tomato juice is easily one of the most known or popular juices in the world, mixing with spinach juice is said to be a good aid for constipation. Tomatoes contain a great array of disease fighting nutrients and compounds which help stave off illness and disease.
The juice is said to be good for stimulating appetite and digestion whilst quenching thirst.
Nutritional Analysis
Tomatoes are packed with nutrients, the juice is rich in vitamins C, K, A, B Complex, E and folate, whilst having a rich mineral profile with good levels of molybdenum, potassium, manganese, chromium, copper, magnesium and iron.
Tomato juice is rich in the phytonutrient carotenoid lycopene which has shown in studies that it has anti-oxident and anti-cancer properties. It has been known now lycopenes role in inhibiting certain cancers such as breast, prostate, colon and so on. Lycopene has been shown to help prevent heart disease from its anti-oxident role.
Health Benefits Summary
- Anti-oxident Protection
- Cancer Prevention
- Cardiovascular Health
- Liver/Gallbladder Problems
- Kidney Health
- Skin Disorders
- Weight Loss
Important Information
Tomatoes are actually a fruit but most commonly think of it as a vegetable, so its included in both sections.
As always organic produce is preffered, as studies have shown the lycopene content to be higher in organic tomatoes.
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