Tomatoes: health benefits and nutritional value of tomato
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The tomato is a fruit of the tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) and is a vegetable from a culinary point of view. Tomatoes are not only versatile from a culinary point of view, they are also extremely healthy. Tomatoes are high in water and low in calories, plus a lot of vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, E and potassium. The concentration of vitamin C in the skin is three times higher than in the pulp. To a lesser extent, tomatoes offer iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus and sodium. But the substance lycopene is particularly important. This carotenoid has an antioxidant effect. It protects the cell membrane of the plants, also keeps human skin cells healthy and even lowers LDL cholesterol levels in the blood, which prevents cardiovascular disease. The fruits are available not only in red, but also in yellow, brown, black and green, and they vary in shape and size slightly; there are over a thousand tomato varieties.
Nutritional value of the tomato
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Vitamins and Minerals
Health benefits of the tomato
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General
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Buying and storing tomatoes
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Allergy
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A tomato allergy is well known. It often occurs with histamine intolerance or in the form of a cross allergy with pollen. Tomato allergy manifests as flatulence, nausea with diarrhea, headache, fast heart rate and / or an itchy, red rash
Preparation tips
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Tomatoes can be eaten raw or cooked and provide many valuable nutrients, especially in the tomato skin. You can cook, bake, grill or dry these vegetables in the oven, but you can also make stuffed tomatoes, make soup or use them raw in salads. Tomatoes are the basis for sauces with meat, pasta or other side dishes, but also serve in raw form as an ingredient for salads, sandwiches or as a snack or decoration. Pure tomato juice is not so popular in the Netherlands, it is nowadays used more for smoothies with other fruits and vegetables.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg