The fruit of this plant that can be used as herbal medicine is called tomato, which can be found in shapes ranging from round, oval or oblong, slightly round, slightly oval, to round, with varying sizes according to the type and variety, and is very easy to find and we often find in the yard
Tomato fruit is not only a food and beverage ingredient, the fruit can also be eaten directly, maybe some people don't like it, but many also think it tastes good, fresh, sweet and a little sour. Apart from being delicious, tomatoes have extraordinary nutritional and vitamin content. So that tomatoes which are rich in vitamins are often used as traditional medicine.
Tomatoes contain a type of antioxidant called lycopene which is useful in fighting cancer. consuming processed tomatoes is better than consuming them directly in the form of fruit. Lycopene from processed tomatoes or from tomato juice is easier for the body to digest than lycopene from whole tomatoes. Cooked tomatoes contain higher levels of lycopene than raw tomatoes. Lycopene itself is a type of fat that dissolves. Therefore, cooking tomatoes with oil will help release lycopene from the cells. Don't forget to always pay attention to the addition of sugar or salt, so you don't overdo it when processing or cooking tomatoes.
There are so many benefits of tomato juice that you can get, from now on there is nothing wrong with making tomato juice as a drink to accompany your daily activities. tomatoes are a popular drink that provides a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and powerful antioxidants. To get all the benefits that tomato juice has to offer, your drink has to be made naturally and fresh. and for those of you who want to anticipate or reduce risk factors for heart disease and protect against prostate cancer then you must drink tomato juice regularly. lycopene and beta-carotene function to help reduce risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and fat accumulation. and lycopene extract derived from tomato products inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells and even induces apoptosis or cell death.
our regional tomato juice recipe
Material:
- 3 ripe tomatoes
- 2 celery sticks
- honey
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- boiled water to taste
- ice Cube
How to make:
- First, wash the tomatoes, then steam for about 4 minutes. To increase lycopene levels in tomatoes.
- Prepare a blender container and add celery and tomato slices. Add lime juice to it.
- Then add enough boiled water. Blend the ingredients until they are really soft.
- After that, serve it in a glass.
- Finally, pour honey over the tomatoes, and add ice cubes. Fresh and healthy tomato juice is ready to be enjoyed.
Information about the content and benefits of tomatoes I got from a friend who worked at a dispensary in Lhokseunawe city when I bought medicine on Sundays at 10 hours. wib. 28 March 2021