(NaturalNews) While the debate over whether tomatoes are a fruit, berry or vegetable rages on, their health benefits are well known. Their lycopene content has been linked to a reduction in the risk of certain types of cancers like stomach, oral and prostate cancer. They have even been shown to improve cardiovascular health and combat osteoporosis. Plus, their lutein content is good for your eyes! Another benefit of tomato consumption is its ability to prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women by helping regulate blood sugar and fat levels. Blood sugar and fat level regulation could make it easier for post-menopausal women to maintain a leaner body weight.
The ability of tomatoes to prevent and protect against cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, their ability to provide valuable eye-healthy nutrients and their ability to protect against many cancers, including breast cancer, makes them a valuable nutrition commodity. By adding a little over a cup of tomato juice to your diet a day, you can increase the regulatory efficiency of your blood sugar and fat levels and help yourself maintain a leaner body weight.
