Beware, Do not Consume Excessive Tomatoes, Despite Many Health Benefits
BANGKAPOS.COM – The current corona virus outbreak is a frightening specter for the world, including in Indonesia.
A number of researchers, scientists seem to be competing to find a cure or vaccine for the virus that was first discovered in Wuhan China.
To prevent the Corona virus various policies have been carried out by the government.
One of them is an appeal to maintain health and maintain body immunity.
Speaking of body immunity, Tomato is a type of vegetable that is often used to maintain body immunity.
Because many types of vegetables are sold in the market at relatively affordable prices, the content of tomatoes is also believed to have nutrients and vitamins that are very beneficial for the body.
But behind the myriad of benefits of tomatoes, this type of vegetable also has side effects if consumed in excess.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) annually compiles a list of fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticide residues. This food is known as Dirty Dozen.
In addition, tomatoes are also believed to be able to prevent various health problems ranging from heart disease, skin disease, diabetes and many others.
Quoted from Medical News today Tomatoes are a food source that contains high nutrients, some of the nutrients obtained from tomatoes are the antioxidants Lycopene, Vitamin C, Potassium / Potassium, Folate and Vitamin K. Antioxidants contained by tomatoes are often associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. .