The Importance of Tomato in Our Diet
Posted by Crys Joan
Nowadays, people are so busy thinking about their look, not only women, but also men. Twenty or fifteen years ago, maybe men not really that obsessed about how they look. But now, men and women are both same.
Actually today i want to share with you some important facts about tomato. At my place, it’s easy for us to get fresh tomato, because it is one of the main vegetables that being planted in Kundasang (ranau) area.
I bet we all know that tomatoes are low in calories, an excellent and nutritional type of food for people that wish to follow a weight-loss plan.
Having high vitamin C levels that help the body increase naturally its immune system, tomatoes have evolved to become one of the most loved vegetables used in meal preparation worldwide.
In one study, 10 healthy women ate a diet containing two ounces of tomato puree each day for three weeks, either preceded by or followed by a tomato-free diet for three weeks. The researchers measured blood levels of lycopene and evaluated oxidative damage to cells before and after each phase. They found that cell damage dropped by 33% to 42% after consuming the tomato diet.. Hmm no wonder people in kundasang area looks young and healthy..so that’s the secret, tomato everyday.. 
And for those who are always busy or those who still don’t have the confidence to cook a ‘complex meal’ (meaning you have to prepare with CO2 fire extinguishers everytime you step inside the kitchen) maybe you can try this tips and idea for a simple meal..
Tomato diet Tips and Idea
Breakfast
Lunch
Snacks
* Cheese and tomatoes on toast
* Mackerel in tomato sauce
Want fresh tomato? Come visit Kundasang, Sabah..