Tomatoes are known as a 'superfood' because they are jampacked with essential nutrients that promote cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart complications
Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants like lycopene, vitamin C and beta-carotene, which help reduce oxidative stress that can lead to conditions like coronary heart disease
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) can lower high blood pressure and decrease triglyceride (fat) levels. Vitamins B3 and B9 also reduce high homocysteine (an amino acid) levels, which is a risk factor for heart conditions
They contain minerals like calcium and potassium, which reduce bad cholesterol levels and lower high blood pressure
Cooking tomatoes enhances their lycopene content and offers better heart benefits compared to consuming them raw
People with kidney complications should be careful while consuming tomatoes, especially when they’re combined with leafy vegetables, as it may increase the risk of kidney stones