The tomato – it an annual grassy plant is from South America which is cultivated as vegetable culture. The fruits of this culture called tomatoes possess not only a pleasant flavor, but also a set of useful properties.
Tomatoes are rich with mineral substances and vitamins. They contain potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, wine, apple, citric acid, vitamins of group B, E, A, high concentration of vitamin C and lycopene. Thanks to such structure, tomatoes are useful to maintenance of normal work of heart and to prevention of cardiovascular diseases, strengthen bones, promote growth of skin cells and hair, are applied at anemia, have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. As in fresh tomatoes the concentration of ballast substances is big, fruits well influence work of digestive tract. Also fresh tomatoes at the use are capable to lower the level of harmful cholesterol in blood.
Tomato extract (that is tomato paste, tomato juice) influences blood platelets, without allowing them to stick together that can be excellent prevention of heart attack.
Besides, in tomatoes the highest concentration of lycopene is found. During the recent researches it was found out that it, as well as phosphorus with calcium, has effect on health of bones. In addition, he reduces risk of cancer diseases and allows to prevent development of osteoporosis. At the same time it will be pleasant to learn that the majority of useful properties of tomatoes don't disappear after heat treatment. It allows to create the most various dishes from this vegetable, to enjoy its taste and at the same time to strengthen the health due to its valuable properties. Despite the list of useful qualities, tomatoes can do under certain conditions and harm. So, you shouldn't use tomatoes in the presence of an allergy, arthritis, gout, problems with kidneys and a gall bladder, gastritis, stomach ulcer and also during exacerbation of pancreatitis and heartburn. The reason of it is in some acids, and especially in oxalic acid which is capable to break water-salt exchange and irritates mucous, vulnerable during inflammation.