Perspective from Leticia Soares
Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil
Benefits
Tomato prevents prostate cancer. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a carotenoid pigment that has a powerful antioxidant action in the body, protecting cells, especially prostate cells, from damage caused by free radicals.
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Tomato can help prevent cardiovascular diseases. The vegetable is rich in antioxidants, which help maintain healthy blood vessels. Also, tomato is a source of dietary fiber, that help lower levels of LDL-cholesterol.
Tomato boosts the immune system. Tomatoes are a source of vitamin C, which helps to strengthen the body natural defences.
Tomato maintains healthy vision, skin and hair. The vegetable is rich in carotenoids, which are transformed into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is a nutrient important for good vision, shiny hair and soft and well hydrated skin.
Quantity Recommendation
The recommended intake for tomatoes is five servings per day. A serving of tomato is approximately one medium vegetable. Tomatoes can be eaten fresh, but when consumed as a juice or paste the lycopene content is higher.
Perspective from Christos Sittas
MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · UK
Benefits
Tomato contains high amounts of lycopene and ?-tomatine which are two phytochemicals that may reduce inflammation, cancer risk, cardiovascular disease risk, and increase the stimulation immune cells. Tomatoes are also very high in vitamin C, a vitamin essential for immune system function and ligament health.
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Quantity Recommendation
Tomato is a food relatively low in energy and high in beneficial compounds so it would be advised to be consumed on a daily basis in amounts of 1 to 2 portions, (1 portion = 80 grams)
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