1、 Like what
Tomatoes are also called foreign persimmons because they are similar to persimmons in appearance. The color is bright, and the varieties that are not fully mature often have the color similar to persimmon. In addition, the small red tomatoes are also a bit like agate stones and burning fireballs.
2、 What nutrition do you have
Tomatoes are rich in nutrients. First of all, they are rich in carotene, vitamin B and vitamin C. In addition, it also has protein, fat, carbohydrates, folic acid, dietary fiber, vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin and so on. Eating 50-100 grams a day can meet the human body's needs for vitamins and minerals, as well as the effect of inhibiting bacteria. In addition, it can also help digestion, reduce cholesterol and alleviate hyperlipidemia.
3、 How to eat
1. Eat raw: tomatoes can be eaten raw, as long as the skin is washed clean. Because it is rich in juice, you should pay attention to it when eating, otherwise it will flow all over your mouth. The advantage of eating raw is that you can supplement vitamin C. It should be noted that people with deficiency of spleen and stomach should not eat raw, nor should women with menstruation. And you can't eat on an empty stomach, otherwise it will lead to abdominal pain.
2. Cooking: there are many ways to cook tomatoes. The common way is to stir fry eggs or stew them with beef. Heating it can enhance the effect of lycopene and has a strong antioxidant effect. However, heating also has a disadvantage, which is to reduce the content of vitamin C. In addition, the heating time should not be too long, otherwise it will decompose the nutrients and lose its health care effect.