Indeed there are diseases all around us; however Allah has placed the cure of all those diseases in nature itself. The fruit, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, etc., which are found in the lap of nature, provide healing and cure. Tomato is also one of the vegetables which contain cure and remedy of many diseases and complications in the body which people often face. Tomatoes are full of minerals and vitamins which are beneficial for the growth and protection of the body and contain thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus and copper, all of which are necessary for good health. It is low in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol and calories.
The presence of lycopene, which is responsible for tomato’s red colour, makes it cancer protective. Numerous studies have concluded that the more tomatoes people eat the lower their risks of certain cancers, especially lung, stomach, breast and prostate cancers. As it is high in vitamin C and vitamin A they prevent the damage of DNA from the radicals. They also help ward off age related diseases such as atherosclerosis. Presence of niacin and folate helps preventing heart diseases which have become most common these days. Tomatoes are a good blood purifier and when consumed in large amounts help in improving the texture and colour of the skin. Vitamin K present in tomatoes helps in preventing haemorrhages. Tomatoes act like a natural anti-septic and hence protect from infections. According to the studies of American Medical Association, daily consumption of tomatoes decreases the oxidative stress in Type 2 diabetes.
Tomatoes also make bones strong as the vitamin K present in them activates the osteocalcin, a major non-collagen protein in the bone, which hardens calcium and makes bones stronger. Tomatoes have been credited by experts with helping to avoid flu and colds, especially for males. According to the medical community, these common illnesses are widely believed to be rooted in carotenoid deficiencies, including low amounts of lycopene and beta carotene in a patient’s system. Drinking tomato juices assists in building defences against cold and flu. It is also a good source of riboflavin, which has been shown to be helpful in reducing the frequency of migraine attacks. It is very effective in reducing inflammation and has shown to protect against thrombosis.