Many people classify tomatoes in the vegetable. This is legitimate because the tomatoes are often included in the group of vegetables rather than fruits. Tomatoes come from the Aztec language, one of the Indians, namely xitomate or xitotomate. Tomato plants originated from Peru and Ecuador in South America. Tomato spread throughout the world, especially tropical countries after growing in America as a weed (pest plants, red)
It is said that tomato spread quickly in America because the birds ate and feces scattered everywhere. In Europe and Asia, tomato spread by Spanish traders who previously traveled in America. Particularly in Indonesia, the tomato was brought by the Dutch.
These plants can live both highlands and lowlands, depending on the type of crop varieties. However, soil quality, amount of sunlight and rainfall affect the growth of tomato.
Nutritional Content of Tomatoes. According Titien RK, nutrition specialist, tomatoes contain many substances that are useful for the body. "In a little tomato contain protein, phosphorous, iron, sulfur, vitamin A, B1, C and beta-carotene type lycopene. However, the lycopene content of the biggest is that almost 50 percent more," she said.
The best type of tomatoes are tomatoes contain lots of vitamin C, about 25 mg. But not all tomatoes have a higher nutrient content. There is something internal and external influences nutrient content.
The content is interesting is the high lycopene tomato. In addition to providing red, lycopene is also proven effective as an antioxidant. "If the lycopene in tomatoes combined with the contents of carrots, can reduce the risk of cancer," he said. Cancers that can be lowered to measure, among others, prostate cancer, stomach, esophagus and colon. Dr Titien adding that the content of chlorogenic acid and p-kumarat acid in tomatoes, could weaken the nitrosamine substances that trigger cancer. Unfortunately, very limited research on tomatoes made. Special literature on tomato very few in number. If there is, only the tomato crop cultivation techniques.
Research on tomato initiated by Dr. John Cook Bennett from Wiloughby University, Ohio, United States conducted in November 1834. The result is then written by Hubert Howe Bancroft in his History of Utah. He conducted research on tomatoes that can be used as a medicine in dealing with digestive disorders (diarrhea), offensive bile and liver function. This is why people say tomato as apple heart, because it can cure heart disease.
A researcher from the Rowett Research Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland, discovering new things. Yellow gel that envelops the seeds of tomatoes, to prevent clotting and blood clots that trigger strokes and heart attacks. Both studies followed eventually by dr. Yumi Tohuoka, researchers dri Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.
Tomatoes are widely used in the beauty industry. Many masks and anti-aging pill that tomato-based. Not without reason they use tomatoes as the base material. Because the pigment lycopene proved to be effective as an antioxidant that can fight premature aging. Other substances such as tomatin in tomato is also very useful as an anti-inflammatory. This substance is believed to be able to heal wounds and treat acne.
If you have a fever, tomato also has antipyretic properties or fever relievers. While high fiber in tomatoes are able to overcome digestive disorders such as constipation and hemorrhoids. In addition, various substances contained in tomatoes, can restore impotence, increases sperm count and increase the agility of sperm movement.
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