Guest guest Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Tomatoes and Its Medicinal Properties I have heard a lot of stories about tomato saying that it is a powerful folk medicine. My grandfather, grandmother, and uncle had an acre of farmland planted with tomatoes and other crops. When food shortages occurred during WWII, our daily foods were comprised of only potatoes and tomatoes. They told me that tomato could heal all our sufferings and maladies. Today, we realize that tomato is one of the most recommended and nutritious vegetables in your backyard garden. One medium-sized tomato, about 150 grams in weight has about 35 calories, 0.5 grams of fat, 5 mg of sodium, 7 grams of carbohydrate, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 6 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, 20% vitamin A, 40% vitamin C, 2% Calcium, 2% Iron. That's a great vegetable or you call it fruit. Recently, we read from medical journals that tomatoes are good for cancer prevention. Wow, it's really great. What our ancestors narrated to their children was true. People who ate tomatoes regularly have a reduced risk of contracting cancer diseases such as lung, prostate, stomach, cervical, breast, oral, colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, and many other types of cancer. Some studies show that tomatoes and garlic should be taken together at the same time to have its cancer preventive effects. Whatever it is, we really do not know how or why tomatoes work against cancers. We believe that lycopene and the newly discovered bioflavonoids in tomatoes are responsible as cancer fighting agents. Not only raw tomatoes but also cooked or processed tomato products such as ketchup, sauce, and paste, are counted as good sources of cancer prevention. Tomato is also good for liver health. Tomato has detoxification effect in the body. Probably it is due to the presence of chlorine and sulfur in tomatoes. According to some studies, 51 mg of chlorine and 11 mg of sulfur in 100 grams size of tomato have a vital role in detoxification process. We know that natural chlorine works in stimulating the liver and its function for filtering and detoxifying body wastes. Sulfur in tomatoes protects the liver from cirrhosis, too. Tomato juice is known as good energy drink and for rejuvenating the health of patients on dialysis. Herbalists knew that taking tomatoes and tomato products could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases because of lycopene in it. What is your worry when you take too much food that contains animal fat? Butter, cheese, pork, egg, beef, and other fried foods. Take tomato, it will prevent hardening of the arteries. Therefore, tomato can reduce high blood pressure, too. Red ripened tomato is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E and lycopene in tomato prevents LDL oxidation effectively. Bean sprouts, cabbage or barley malt contain vitamin E. Tomato is an excellent fruit or vegetable for rapid skin cell replacement. Tomato juice can be used for healing sunburn because of its unique vitamin C. You can also name tomato juice as a good sports drink to restore yourself from fatigue and sleepiness. Let's plant marvelous tomato in a container garden if you don't have a backyard garden. --------------------------- About the Author: Junji Takano is a Japanese health researcher involved in investigating the cause of various diseases since 1960. In 1968, he invented Pyro-Energen, the first electrotherapy device that eradicates viral disease, cancer, and diseases of unknown cause effectively without side effects. Free newsletter: http://www.pyroenergen.com/newsletter.htm --------------------------- Reprint Rights: You may reprint this article as long as the entire article remains the same as well as the resource box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I have a neighbor who had kidney failure after heart surgery and is now on dialysis. He was told not to eat tomatoes due to the amount of potassium in them. So I am not sure that tomato juice should be recommended to those on dialysis. Also, commercial tomato juice is loaded with added sodium which is not good for anyone. Better to make your own or buy those which clearly indicate low sodium content. Richard Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth. ---Pema Chödrön Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 It is amazing that the tomato was thought to be a poison about the time the US was becoming a country. It seems that at some point someone famous like Ben Franklin gathered a crowd and ATE a ripe tomato, in front of all, to everyone's total suprise! People were amazed that he did not get sick or die. Tomatoes and potatoes are members of the nightshade plant family. Many historically still believe the tomato and potato are hard on those with especially arthritus. Slowly, as we learn more about substances like vitamins, minerals and the like-and how they affect our bodies, medicines should be less prevelent than more natural fixes and far cheaper to boot!! Hope your day is Great! N , " pyroen3 " <pyroen3 wrote: > > Tomatoes and Its Medicinal Properties > > I have heard a lot of stories about tomato saying that it is a > powerful folk medicine. My grandfather, grandmother, and uncle had an > acre of farmland planted with tomatoes and other crops. > > When food shortages occurred during WWII, our daily foods were > comprised of only potatoes and tomatoes. They told me that tomato > could heal all our sufferings and maladies. > > Today, we realize that tomato is one of the most recommended and > nutritious vegetables in your backyard garden. One medium-sized > tomato, about 150 grams in weight has about 35 calories, 0.5 grams of > fat, 5 mg of sodium, 7 grams of carbohydrate, 1 gram of dietary > fiber, 6 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, 20% vitamin A, 40% > vitamin C, 2% Calcium, 2% Iron. That's a great vegetable or you call > it fruit. > > Recently, we read from medical journals that tomatoes are good for > cancer prevention. Wow, it's really great. What our ancestors > narrated to their children was true. > > People who ate tomatoes regularly have a reduced risk of contracting > cancer diseases such as lung, prostate, stomach, cervical, breast, > oral, colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, and many other types of > cancer. > > Some studies show that tomatoes and garlic should be taken together > at the same time to have its cancer preventive effects. Whatever it > is, we really do not know how or why tomatoes work against cancers. > > We believe that lycopene and the newly discovered bioflavonoids in > tomatoes are responsible as cancer fighting agents. > > Not only raw tomatoes but also cooked or processed tomato products > such as ketchup, sauce, and paste, are counted as good sources of > cancer prevention. > > Tomato is also good for liver health. Tomato has detoxification > effect in the body. Probably it is due to the presence of chlorine > and sulfur in tomatoes. > > According to some studies, 51 mg of chlorine and 11 mg of sulfur in > 100 grams size of tomato have a vital role in detoxification process. > > We know that natural chlorine works in stimulating the liver and its > function for filtering and detoxifying body wastes. Sulfur in > tomatoes protects the liver from cirrhosis, too. Tomato juice is > known as good energy drink and for rejuvenating the health of > patients on dialysis. > > Herbalists knew that taking tomatoes and tomato products could reduce > the risk of cardiovascular diseases because of lycopene in it. > > What is your worry when you take too much food that contains animal > fat? Butter, cheese, pork, egg, beef, and other fried foods. Take > tomato, it will prevent hardening of the arteries. Therefore, tomato > can reduce high blood pressure, too. > > Red ripened tomato is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E and lycopene > in tomato prevents LDL oxidation effectively. Bean sprouts, cabbage > or barley malt contain vitamin E. Tomato is an excellent fruit or > vegetable for rapid skin cell replacement. > > Tomato juice can be used for healing sunburn because of its unique > vitamin C. You can also name tomato juice as a good sports drink to > restore yourself from fatigue and sleepiness. > > Let's plant marvelous tomato in a container garden if you don't have > a backyard garden. > > > --------------------------- > About the Author: > Junji Takano is a Japanese health researcher involved in > investigating the cause of various diseases since 1960. In 1968, he > invented Pyro-Energen, the first electrotherapy device that > eradicates viral disease, cancer, and diseases of unknown cause > effectively without side effects. > Free newsletter: http://www.pyroenergen.com/newsletter.htm > --------------------------- > > Reprint Rights: You may reprint this article as long as the entire > article remains the same as well as the resource box. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Tomatoes are a great food, AND may not be so great for some people. If you feel better when you abstain from nightshades, which seems to be the case for many people with arthritis, then that is all the science you as an individual need. Playing with your food is safe, cheap, does not require the OK of a doctor, and just might change your life. A friend of mine has tried a fortune worth of expensive supplements and allergy testing. She finally decided to try, just try, a gluten-free diet. She is feeling better than she has in years. Who cares what the official label is? Ien in the Kootenays My hair stopped falling out! ask me. ienvan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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