OT - Tomatoes and Its Medicinal Properties

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TOMATOES AND ITS MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

 

I have heard a lot of stories about tomato saying that it is a

powerful folk medicine. My grandfather, grandmother, and uncle had an

acre of farmland planted with tomatoes and other crops.

 

When food shortages occurred during WWII, our daily foods were

comprised of only potatoes and tomatoes. They told me that tomato

could heal all our sufferings and maladies.

 

Today, we realize that tomato is one of the most recommended and

nutritious vegetables in your backyard garden. One medium-sized

tomato, about 150 grams in weight has about 35 calories, 0.5 grams of

fat, 5 mg of sodium, 7 grams of carbohydrate, 1 gram of dietary

fiber, 6 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, 20% vitamin A, 40%

vitamin C, 2% Calcium, 2% Iron. That's a great vegetable or you call

it fruit.

 

Recently, we read from medical journals that tomatoes are good for

cancer prevention. Wow, it's really great. What our ancestors

narrated to their children was true.

 

People who ate tomatoes regularly have a reduced risk of contracting

cancer diseases such as lung, prostate, stomach, cervical, breast,

oral, colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, and many other types of

cancer.

 

Some studies show that tomatoes and garlic should be taken together

at the same time to have its cancer preventive effects. Whatever it

is, we really do not know how or why tomatoes work against cancers.

 

We believe that lycopene and the newly discovered bioflavonoids in

tomatoes are responsible as cancer fighting agents.

 

Not only raw tomatoes but also cooked or processed tomato products

such as ketchup, sauce, and paste, are counted as good sources of

cancer prevention.

 

Tomato is also good for liver health. Tomato has detoxification

effect in the body. Probably it is due to the presence of chlorine

and sulfur in tomatoes.

 

According to some studies, 51 mg of chlorine and 11 mg of sulfur in

100 grams size of tomato have a vital role in detoxification process.

 

We know that natural chlorine works in stimulating the liver and its

function for filtering and detoxifying body wastes. Sulfur in

tomatoes protects the liver from cirrhosis, too. Tomato juice is

known as good energy drink and for rejuvenating the health of

patients on dialysis.

 

Herbalists knew that taking tomatoes and tomato products could reduce

the risk of cardiovascular diseases because of lycopene in it.

 

What is your worry when you take too much food that contains animal

fat? Butter, cheese, pork, egg, beef, and other fried foods. Take

tomato, it will prevent hardening of the arteries. Therefore, tomato

can reduce high blood pressure, too.

 

Red ripened tomato is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E and lycopene

in tomato prevents LDL oxidation effectively. Bean sprouts, cabbage

or barley malt contain vitamin E. Tomato is an excellent fruit or

vegetable for rapid skin cell replacement.

 

Tomato juice can be used for healing sunburn because of its unique

vitamin C. You can also name tomato juice as a good sports drink to

restore yourself from fatigue and sleepiness.

 

Let's plant marvelous tomato in a container garden if you don't have

a backyard garden.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

MAY i ADD A FRIENDLY CAUTION TO THIS POST ON TOMATOES?

DO NOT OVER-EAT TOMATOES IF YOU ARE PRONE TO KIDNEY

STONES.

S.M. Acharya <smacharya

 

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TOMATOES AND ITS MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

 

I have heard a lot of stories about tomato saying

that it is a

powerful folk medicine...

[Guest guest]

I do not think chlorine is detoxifying

 

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Tomato is also good for liver health. Tomato has detoxification

effect in the body. Probably it is due to the presence of chlorine

and sulfur in tomatoes. According to some studies, 51 mg of chlorine and 11 mg

of sulfur in 100 grams size of tomato have a vital role in detoxification

process.

[Guest guest]

I've also had a Vaidya tell me that there is nicotine in tomatoes,

and in general a " Vedic " diet should not include any nightshade

vegetable.

Blissfully,

Patti

 

Patti Garland

Ayurvedic Chef and LifeStyle Coach

Bliss Kitchen

http://www.BlissKitchen.com

(760) 902-7020

[Guest guest]

I think it's Choline not Chlorine that is associated with tomatoes.

Many people are allergeric to the nightshade family which can give

symptoms of arthritis and for some people too much of the nightshade

family over a long period of time can give symptoms of Parkinson''s

and Alzheimers if they are laced with pesticides. Organic is always

best. The information you provided was excellent, I just think the

Chlorine is not the chemical you would looking for.

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According to some studies, 51 mg of chlorine and 11 mg of sulfur in

100 grams size of tomato have a vital role in detoxification

process.

 

We know that natural chlorine works in stimulating the liver and

its

function for filtering and detoxifying body wastes.