Tomatoes are a common vegetable. There are some benefits to eating tomatoes raw, but there are also some disadvantages.

The benefits of eating raw tomatoes

First of all, eating tomatoes raw can retain most of the nutrients in them, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, carotene, lutein, etc. These nutrients are beneficial to the body.

Secondly, tomatoes can effectively relieve fatigue and eliminate stress. The riboflavin B2 in tomatoes can accelerate the synthesis of enzymes, thereby making the body healthier.

In addition, tomatoes contain polyphenols, which have strong antioxidant effects, can lower blood pressure and blood sugar, and contribute to the health of the cardiovascular system.

Disadvantages of eating raw tomatoes

However, there are also some disadvantages of eating raw tomatoes. First of all, the flavonoids in tomatoes are difficult to be absorbed by the human body when they are raw. However, after being heated and cooked, the flavonoids are more easily released and absorbed by the human body. Therefore, it is healthier to eat tomatoes after they are cooked.

Secondly, pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other substances used in modern breeding may also remain on tomatoes. If they are not thoroughly cleaned and reused, they will cause certain harm to the human body.

Disadvantages of eating more vegetables. Although vegetables are very beneficial to the human body, eating more vegetables can also bring some disadvantages.

Disadvantages of eating more vegetables

First of all, eating more of certain vegetables may lead to excess nutrients, and excessive intake of certain nutrients can also cause a burden on the body, e.g. Vitamin A can cause headaches, nausea, drowsiness, muscle aches and other symptoms.

Secondly, if you don’t pay attention to the combination, eating vegetables may also have adverse effects on the body. For example, if you do not properly supplement vitamin D when consuming calcium-rich vegetables, it will cause the body to malabsorb calcium and affect bone health.

Finally, some vegetables contain ingredients that are difficult for the human body to digest, such as raw beans, lettuce, etc. If consumed in large amounts, they may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and even symptoms of indigestion.

For example

A young woman thought that eating more vegetables could help her lose weight during her weight loss period, so she only ate fruits and vegetables every day. The intake was very large. Many times she almost lost weight. All other foods were excluded. As a result, she often experienced fatigue, muscle weakness, and her skin became dull. Later, a doctor's examination revealed that she was deficient in many nutrients. These problems were related to her excessive intake of certain nutrients. The doctor suggested that she should pay attention to eating more vegetables of different colors and mix the food reasonably to avoid "partial eclipse" that may lead to nutritional imbalance.