They are tasty, versatile, affordable, and offer a lot of health benefits. Today we use this fruits everywhere: in soups, in salads, in gravies and also in the juice form. Tomato juice, in particular, is the most nutritious form of the fruit, and is linked to so many health benefits.
It is always best to squeeze your own tomato juice from fresh tomatoes. Tomatoes are low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. They are a good source of Vitamin E, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium and Manganese.
Tomato juice health benefits:
– Rich in vitamins. Fresh tomato juice is an excellent natural source of vitamins A and C. It strengths the immune system, maintains a good health of the bones and teeth, prevents vision-related diseases.
– Colon health. The fiber and water content in tomatoes also help keep your colon health.
– Lowers cholesterol. Being rich in fiber, tomato juice helps improve the level of good cholesterol in the body, and reduce the amount of bad cholesterol.
– Pancreatic health. Studies proved that carotenoids and beta carotene, both found in tomatoes, reduce a person’s risk to make pancreatic cancer by more than 40%.
– Detoxifies the body. Tomato juice has a good content of chlorine and sulfur which help the liver and kidneys perform the detoxification of the body.
– Antioxidant protection. Tomatoes contain antioxidants that keep inflammation under control and are also effective in the battle against cancer.
– Protects against heart disease. Tomato juice is rich in vitamin B6 that is believed to break down homocystene- a compound that damages blood vessels and leads to heart disease.
– Keep your bones healthy. Tomatoes contain vitamin K, one of the most important vitamins associated with bone health. Vitamin K activates osteocalcin that is responsible for anchoring calcium inside of bones.
– Good for your hair. Tomato juice contains iron and vitamins that help add shine to rough, dry and dull hair. The juice can be applied directly to the scalp and letting it sit for a couple of minutes. It can help in problems as dandruff, itchy scalp and lifeless hair.