The efficacy of tomato pork ribs porridge

How much do you know about the effects and functions of tomato pork ribs porridge? Let me give you a detailed introduction.

Tomato belongs to the Solanaceae family and is an annual vegetable. It is native to South America and is widely cultivated in various parts of my country, with more production in summer and autumn.

According to legend, tomatoes first grew in South America. Because of their bright colors, people were very wary of them and regarded them as "fox fruit", also known as wolf peaches, which were only for viewing and not for tasting.

Now it is a delicacy on many people's tables. Tomatoes are rich in carotene, vitamin C and B vitamins, especially vitamin P, which is the highest among vegetables.

The edible part of the tomato is the juicy berry. There are many varieties of tomatoes, which can be divided into round, oblate, oblong, and pointed round according to the shape of the fruit; and bright red, pink, orange-red, and yellow according to the color of the peel.

Red tomatoes are bright red in color, generally in a slightly flattened spherical shape, with a small navel, thick flesh, sweet taste, rich and refreshing juice, and good flavor. They can be eaten raw or cooked, and can also be processed into tomato sauce and tomato juice. Pink tomatoes are pink in color, nearly spherical, with a small navel, smooth surface, moderate sweet and sour taste, and better quality. Yellow tomatoes are orange-yellow in color, large in spherical shape, with thick flesh that is both smooth and sandy, and have a light taste when eaten raw, but are best eaten cooked.

Tomato quality requirements: Generally, the fruit should be round, without cracks or insect bites, moderately mature, sweet and sour, thick, and with a small ventricle. It is advisable to choose moderately mature tomatoes, which not only taste good but also have high nutritional value.

1. Tomatoes contain vitamins and mineral elements that have protective effects on the cardiovascular system and can reduce the incidence of heart disease.

2. Lycopene has a unique antioxidant capacity, which can remove free radicals, protect cells, prevent DNA and genes from being damaged, and prevent the progression of cancer. In addition to preventing prostate cancer, tomatoes can also effectively reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, laryngeal cancer, oral cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and other cancers.

3. Vitamin C in tomatoes can quench thirst, invigorate the stomach and digest food, cool blood and soothe the liver, clear away heat and detoxify, and lower blood pressure. It has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on patients with hypertension and kidney disease. Eating more tomatoes has anti-aging effects and keeps the skin white.

4. Niacin can maintain the normal secretion of gastric juice, promote the formation of red blood cells, help maintain the elasticity of blood vessel walls and protect the skin. Therefore, eating tomatoes is also helpful in preventing and treating arteriosclerosis, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Tomatoes are juicy and can be diuretic, so they are also suitable for patients with nephritis.

5. For patients who often suffer from bleeding gums or subcutaneous bleeding, eating tomatoes can help improve symptoms.

6. The malic acid or citric acid contained in tomatoes helps gastric juice digest fat and protein.