A large tomato contains about 43 calories, which has a slimming effect. Each 100 grams of tomatoes contains 19 calories, and a large tomato is about half a catty.

Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and low in calories. They are suitable for use during weight loss. Tomatoes are rich in carotene, vitamin C, B vitamins and many trace elements.

Eating 50g-100g of fresh tomatoes per person per day can meet the body's needs for several vitamins and minerals. The "tomatotin" contained in tomatoes has the effect of inhibiting bacteria; the malic acid, citric acid and sugar contained in tomatoes can aid digestion. Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and have many functions. They are called the magical fruit in vegetables.

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Precautions for eating tomatoes

It is not suitable to eat them raw, especially for women with spleen and stomach deficiency and menstruation. If you only eat tomatoes as a fruit to supplement vitamin C, or to clear away the heat in midsummer, it is better to eat them raw.

It is not advisable to eat on an empty stomach. Gastric acid secretion increases during fasting. Certain chemicals contained in tomatoes combine with gastric acid to easily form water-insoluble lumps. Eating them often causes abdominal pain, gastric discomfort, Stomach bloating and pain.

It is not advisable to eat immature green tomatoes because they contain toxic solanine. Eating unripe green tomatoes will make you feel bitter. If you eat too much, it can lead to poisoning in severe cases, with symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, general discomfort, vomiting, and general fatigue. In severe cases, your life may be in danger.

It is not suitable to be heated at high temperature for a long time, because lycopene is easily decomposed when exposed to light, heat and oxygen, and loses its health care effect. Therefore, long-term high-temperature heating should be avoided when cooking, usually 2 to 3 minutes is enough.

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