Women eating tomatoes can prevent breast cancer

　　There is a proverb in the West:“ tomato "Red, the doctor's face is green" is used to describe tomatoes as they are very nutritious. In recent years, more and more medical studies have pointed out that tomatoes can promote the health of the human body healthy It does have very good effects.

　　Tomatoes are rich in nutrients such as lycopene and vitamin C. Among them, lycopene is the carotenoid with the strongest antioxidant properties. It can protect cells from being eroded by oxidants and can slow down or prevent breast cancer , pancreatic cancer, sub cervical cancer Wait for the cancer process.

　　Experiments have shown that tomato extract can reduce the formation of new blood vessels in breast tumors, thereby inhibiting the growth of breast tumors by reducing or blocking tumor supply. The continuous revelation of the anti-tumor properties of lycopene will provide a new safe and effective idea for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

　　However, tomatoes are best eaten ripe. In this way, the lycopene in it can be fully released and absorbed by the body. In addition, it is best not to eat on an empty stomach, otherwise it will cause changes in gastric acid and cause stomach discomfort. Another thing to note is that immature green tomatoes contain more chlorine. Eating too much may cause physical discomfort, such as headaches, dizziness, etc., so it is best to eat ripe red tomatoes. In addition, tomato juice, tomato paste or lycopene capsules can also achieve the purpose of supplementing lycopene.

　　Things to note when eating tomatoes

　　Immature green tomatoes contain solanine, which can be toxic if eaten in large quantities and should not be eaten.

　　Tomatoes tend to be cold, so it is not suitable for those with spleen and stomach deficiency.

　　It is best to eat raw tomatoes after meals to avoid irritating the gastrointestinal tract on an empty stomach and to avoid combining with gastric acid to form indigestible substances and causing epigastric discomfort.