Tomatoes - Health Benefits
Lycopene is the perfect antioxidant!
Tomatoes are low in calories and rich in carotenoid pigments, including vitamin A provitamin. In addition, they contain lycopene, another natural pigment that acts as an antioxidant in the human body! Numerous studies indicate its benefits for eye health, as well as its anti-cancer properties.
In addition, tomatoes:
They are a source of potassium (regulates the functioning of the nervous system, muscles, normalizes blood pressure).
They are a source of vitamin C (responsible for the immune system, collagen production, energy metabolism, nervous system, endurance, iron absorption).