John Myers
Most of us probably know tomato juice as a popular and delicious drink on the plane. But the healthy juice also has other positive effects, which we will show you here.
Vitamin A
Beta-carotene is known to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. 100 g of tomato juice contains 540 µg of vitamin A. The fat-soluble vitamin prevents inflammation and thus protects against arteriosclerosis. It also lowers the body’s level of oxidative stress, which affects metabolism.
Vitamin C
The ascorbic acid contained in tomato juice is also particularly valuable. Vitamin C protects against harmful radicals in the body and ensures that we do not get scurvy. This disease used to be feared among seafarers, as they were often unable to eat fresh fruit and vegetables for months. In addition, vitamin C and the polyphenols also contained in tomato juice protect against aggressive cancer and liver diseases. Tomato juice contains 14,800 µg of ascorbic acid per 100 g.
Vitamin E
The fat-soluble vitamin E, also known as alpha-tocopherol, primarily protects our cells from harmful free radicals. It also regulates and protects our body’s fat metabolism. At 811 µg per 100 g, tomato juice contains a relatively large amount of alpha-tocopherol. Tomato paste also contains a lot of important vitamins. We’ll show you how to make tomato paste yourself.
Fiber
Tomato juice is particularly filling and low in calories. For this reason, it is often used in diets – together with a balanced diet. The dietary fibers it contains support digestion. They protect the natural intestinal flora. Fiber can also have a positive effect on high blood pressure.
Tip: Even if you should generally not drink too much alcohol, you often feel bad the day after. Tomato juice can also be helpful here, as it provides the body with the vitamins and minerals that it urgently needs after drinking alcohol.
Lycopene
Although this phytochemical is not released until you heat the tomato juice, it’s important to note the healthy properties of the juice. The all-rounder lycopene has a cholesterol-lowering effect and thus also prevents arteriosclerosis. Regular consumption of tomato juice can lower LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol. In addition, various studies show that the plant substance could possibly even protect against strokes. Last but not least, the carotenoid lycopene protects against cell proliferation in colon and prostate cancer.
