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Tomato juice: a cure for many ailments
17.03.2024 22:10
When it comes to juices, the first thing that comes to mind is fruit drinks.
Vegetable drinks are not so common and not everyone likes them.
However, tomato juice is full of vitamins, minerals and other useful substances. Among other things, it also has a positive effect on digestion and skin condition.
The source of everything you need
Tomatoes are one of the most common vegetables in our country. We grow them in our gardens and many can no longer imagine their diet without them.
They are undoubtedly full of vitamins and nutrients. Even in processed form, they have a positive effect on our body.
For example, tomato juice is primarily a source of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It contains a wide range of minerals and microelements. Tomato juice fills the body with calcium, potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, chromium and manganese.
Also, we must not forget about vitamins. The drink contains vitamins A, C, E and K. It is also a source of folic or pantothenic acid, other B vitamins, choline, lutein and antioxidants. Due to the content of all the listed substances, we can consider it a complete food.
Impact on the human body
Tomato juice has an antiseptic and detoxifying effect and supports the immune system.
By consuming it regularly, you will help your body fight free radicals and protect your cells. Tomato juice also reduces inflammation in the body, which is associated with a number of chronic diseases. It also has a positive effect on digestion. It ensures regular bowel movements and cleanses the entire digestive tract.
Tomato drink has a mild diuretic effect, which helps remove toxins, excess water and salts from the body. Stimulates the cleansing of the excretory organs and reduces the frequency of urinary tract infections.
Lycopene contained in tomatoes promotes prostate health. Thus, a daily dose of tomato juice can be an effective prevention of prostate cancer. This drink also has a beneficial effect on the quality of skin, hair and nails.
A little bit out of the ordinary
Tomato juice may not be to everyone's taste. However, you can experience its wonderful effects in other ways. For example, we have a great tip for blondes.
If you have pale hair and a greenish cast after swimming in a chlorinated pool, use undiluted tomato juice. Wrap your hair in foil with tomato juice, wait 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly and wash with shampoo.
You can also treat oily skin with tomato juice. Soak a cosmetic swab in it and wipe your face with it. After washing, there should be no excess sebum on the skin.
Tomato juice can also help with a sore throat. Prepare half a glass of the mentioned juice, half a glass of hot water and ten drops of chili sauce for gargling. This method is very effective, especially for sore throat.
Tomato juice also has the effect of a cleaning agent. With its help, you can get rid of unpleasant odors in the house.
First, wash the smelly refrigerator with a sponge soaked in tomato juice, then with warm water and detergent, and finally wipe dry.
The juice doesn't taste like juice
There is no doubt that tomato juice is very useful for us and our health, but it has one drawback. Store-bought juices often contain a lot of sugar and other unnecessary substances.
The healthiest tomato juice is definitely the one you make yourself. That way you can be sure of the quality of the tomatoes themselves.
It is best to use tomatoes from your own garden or from trusted sources and, of course, not treated with artificial fertilizers and pesticides.
Making tomato juice is not difficult at all. You will only need tomatoes and a little sugar, salt and citric acid for taste. Wash half a kilo of tomatoes thoroughly, cut into small cubes and throw them into a saucepan.
Add a small teaspoon of sugar, sea salt and a small amount of citric acid. Simmer the tomatoes until they are completely cooked.
Stir the mixture well to prevent it from burning. After cooking, the mixture should be placed in a blender and brought to a uniform consistency, after which it can be consumed or sterilized in jars for storage.
Previously, we wrote about how to fight the habit of stress eating.
