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The chemical composition of tomatoes is rich and varied. They contain large amounts of sugar (up to 7%). All varieties of tomatoes as red and yellow contain up to 35 mg% of ascorbic acid. They also contain citric acid, malic acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, pectin, alkaloids, volatile, fiber, flavonoids.

Vitamins and minerals
That’s why tomatoes are so good for health, the useful properties of tomatoes are also related to a high content of vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B6, K, PP, folic acid, iron salts, potassium, cobalt, magnesium and zinc.

Even cures cancer
Carotenoid lycopene make fruits red. This component has antioxidant properties.
Lycopene is better absorbed in the presence of fat. Tomatoes are recommended to use for the prevention of ovaries and uterus (for women) and prostate cancer (for men).

Nutritionists believe that tomatoes can be included in the diet for almost everyone. Tomatoes are useful in treatment of cardiovascular system diseases, hypertension, angina, after myocardial infarction. Tomatoes are recommended those who are overweight because they have low calorie content.

Good for stomach
Tomatoes are useful for problems of the gastrointestinal tract as well as their tender flesh is easily digested and assimilated. Leveraging the gut motility, tomatoes have a mild laxative effect. Tomatoes are good for gastritis with low acidity.

Pounded into mush and fresh tomato juice have antibacterial activity, due to the presence of volatile production. Therefore tomatoes are recommended for the treatment of purulent wounds and ulcers. One more good news: tomatoes are good for health even in ketchup and pizza. Their amazing properties don’t disappear during thermal processing.

Good for brain
Tomatoes are useful for mental health. They contain a ready-made serotonin, which is considered the hormone of happiness. Also, their composition is thiamine, which turns into serotonin in our body. Therefore, tomato can help improve mood and fight depression.

Rich in just everything
Porridge is made of grains of different kinds. All grains are rich in fiber, vitamins, especially those of the B group, a valuable vegetable protein, “slow” carbohydrates, and at the same time – low in calories. Of course, if you don’t add butter and sugar in oatmeal.

What are the benefits of eating cereal for breakfast?

Healthy nutrients for your body
Morning porridge permanently retains a sense of satiety, provides the body with nutrients, does not create additional burden on the digestive tract, makes waking up and not “pick” before dinner. Moreover if you have a healthy breakfast, you’ll eat less at lunch. This is useful if you lose weight and control portions.

Matter of choice
What cereals can you eat often, and what should you exclude? Grains in its composition similar are to each other. But there are nuances. Some grains contain gluten – a substance that causes a bowel disorder to some people. Gluten is found in rye, wheat, oats, millet, barley. For those who do not tolerate this component, such cereals should be avoided. But rice, buckwheat, and corn do not contain gluten.

Leaders of the market
Therefore, rice, buckwheat and corn cereal can be a great meal in the morning for all, without restrictions. You can add a little honey and fruit to improve flavor. Such breakfast will be enjoyable, useful and inexpensive.

Dinner is a large meal at midday. The traditional dinner consists of a snack, the first course, the second course and dessert. But modern lifestyle and work schedule makes people to change their eating habits so that dinner consists of a cup of tea or coffee and some sandwiches or meal from the fast food. This is not the best choice to maintain health, beauty and harmony. One should have a good dinner for slim shape and good health.

Working person must take care of his dinner in advance. Dinner can be packed in a plastic container in the morning and warmed up in the microwave at work.

“Correct” dinner should contain complex carbohydrates (cereals, pasta from durum wheat, wholemeal or bran bread, boiled or baked potatoes,), which will satiate and help you work actively and effectively.

Be sure to use at dinnertime protein foods – lean meat, poultry or fish (better boiled), low-fat cottage cheese or eggs and dishes of legumes.

The third major component of the meal will be vegetables (raw or cooked) and greenery that is rich in fiber, vitamins and mineral salts. The meal can be completed with a cup of green tea. Based on this principle, dinner saturate, provide good work activity, and helps you keep your body slim and strong.

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