According to the information on the official website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is not exotic at all: mango, banana or grapefruit, but well known to all of us. tomato has been recognized as the healthiest fruit in the world (while among watercress turned out to be unrivaled).
The fruit, popular in Poland, has been appreciated by scientists because it provides the body with a lot of valuable nutrients. Why is it worth eating tomatoes? Find out and quickly run to the store to stock up.
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Eating tomatoes has many advantages, which are not limited to their taste and universal use in the kitchen (including for sauces, purees and vegetable juices).
Experts believe that it is worth reaching for them primarily due to the wealth of vitamins (A, C, K, B6) and nutrients (including potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus that they contain.
It is also a source of folic acid, thiamine, fiber that has a positive effect on the intestines and digestion, and finally – antioxidants, especially lycopene.which may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. The absorption of the latter is supported by the addition of healthy fat to the meal, such as olive oil.
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Not only tomatoes have been appreciated on the list of the healthiest fruits in the world. The ranking was dominated by vegetables, but not them in particular: citrus fruits: primarily lemon and orange, but also lime and grapefruit.
It was also recognized that strawberries and blueberries, which are abundant in Poland, are very valuable. It has been proven that it is a source of antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber and anthocyanins supporting the body in the fight against inflammation.
