Tomatoes can whiten your skin and prevent cancer

In terms of diet, many women hope that they can avoid getting tanned, and many women choose to eat tomatoes rich in vitamin C to achieve the effect of whitening. However, tomatoes have more than just this effect! Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and are an anti-aging food. Eating them regularly can delay aging; tomatoes have a good anti-cancer effect and have a good preventive effect on breast cancer, which is common in women.

There is a proverb in the West:

"When tomatoes turn red, doctors turn green" is used to describe that tomatoes are very nutritious. In recent years, more and more medical studies have pointed out that tomatoes are indeed very effective in promoting human health. Tomatoes are rich in nutrients such as lycopene and vitamin C. Among them, lycopene is the most powerful carotenoid with an antioxidant effect 100 times that of vitamin E. It can protect cells from oxidant erosion and slow down or prevent the progression of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, cervical cancer and other cancers.

Scientists predict that antioxidants such as lycopene can extend human life by 30%-50% in the future. European and American countries have been continuously advancing the research on lycopene. In the world-renowned Mediterranean healthy diet, tomato sauce is a must-have for every meal. The incidence of cardiovascular disease and tumors among local residents is significantly lower, and the role of lycopene is indispensable. The American "Time" once listed tomatoes as the food that contributes the most to human health, and praised lycopene as "plant gold."

Lycopene is the best defender of women's health. Breast cancer is the main malignant tumor that endangers women's health. Every year, about 1.2 million women in the world develop breast cancer and 500,000 women die from breast cancer.

Experiments show that

Tomato extract can reduce the formation of new blood vessels in breast tumors, thereby inhibiting the growth of breast tumors by reducing or blocking tumor nutrition. With the continuous deepening of research on the anti-tumor properties and mechanisms of lycopene, a new safe and effective way to prevent and treat breast cancer has been provided.

At the same time, tomatoes are also the best weapon to defend men's health. Competition in modern society is becoming increasingly fierce, and men are under increasing work pressure. Coupled with lack of exercise, prostate disease has become a common disease among men. Regular consumption of foods containing lycopene such as tomatoes can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Research proves

Lycopene mainly acts as an antioxidant, inhibiting and removing free radicals, protecting prostate cells from oxidative damage. American researchers conducted a six-year follow-up survey of 46,000 men and found that those who ate tomatoes 2-4 times a week had a 26% lower risk of prostate cancer than those who did not eat tomatoes.

After 13 years of clinical testing, Japanese urology experts announced that lycopene can repair damaged prostate tissue, improve symptoms such as prostate aging and decreased resistance, and prevent recurrence of prostate diseases. The human body cannot produce lycopene on its own and can only be supplemented through diet.

Therefore, men who insist on taking lycopene are giving themselves a "protector" of the prostate. Ordinary people need to take 5 mg of lycopene every day, and those with prostate diseases should take even more.

The absorption rate of lycopene in raw tomatoes is extremely low, but it is better when cooked. The lycopene in tomatoes is easier to be absorbed by the human body after heating and cooking. The best way is to eat them cooked with a proper amount of oil, which will greatly increase the absorption rate. In addition, don't ignore tomato products such as ketchup and tomato juice on the table. The lycopene in them is easier to absorb than fresh tomatoes, which can increase the intake of lycopene.