Did you know tomato is a fruit? Ayurveda practitioner shares the right way to consume it

Tomatoes are a versatile fruit commonly used in cooking, rich in vitamins C and K, potassium, and folate. They are known for their antioxidant properties, especially lycopene, which may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

However, many of us cook and eat them in a wrong way unable to fully benefit from their nutritional properties.

Ayurveda practitioner shares the right way to consume tomatoes

According to Practicing Ayurveda Dr. Manisha Mishra tomato is an acidic fruit. Hence, one should avoid eating tomatoes daily and preferably consume them cooked. However, if you like eating them raw, then it’s better to remove the seeds. The doctor also said that instead of green tomatoes, add red tomatoes to your diet. Lastly, one can only benefit from tomatoes if they are cooked in healthy fats like butter and ghee.

Dr. Manisha Mishra also mentioned that tomatoes are great for the skin too. If you apply raw tomatoes on your skin, it'll make it glow and reduce tanning.

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Health benefits of eating tomatoes

Rich in Nutrients: Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins C, K, and A, as well as potassium and folate.

Heart Health: Tomatoes can improve heart health by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Cancer Prevention: The lycopene and other antioxidants in tomatoes have been linked to a lower risk of several types of cancer, particularly prostate cancer, lung cancer, and stomach cancer.

Skin Health: The vitamins and antioxidants in tomatoes can help protect the skin from sun damage and improve overall skin health.

Bone Health: Tomatoes contain vitamin K and calcium, which are important for maintaining healthy bones.

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