Although tomatoes contain organic acid like malic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid etc, when it is consumed and metabolized in the body it alkalinizes the blood thereby relieving the body of acidosis and excessive acid formation in the body
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4. Obesity
Once one BMI is above 30, he or she is considered obese. Obesity has so many health implications. In medicine, fatness is not encouraged at all. Consumption of tomatoes on an empty stomach every morning before food for months will help to reduce weight by burning fats.
The consumption of tomatoes will give a feeling of fullness and future consumption of food will be limited while the tomatoes will supply the body with needed nutrients gradually.
5. Diabetes
As a result of the low carbohydrates content of tomatoes and high nutrient value, especially vitamin C, mineral nutrients and its antioxidant properties, diabetics can safely consume tomatoes without in any way endangering their health.
It will reduce their body weight which is very helpful in diabetics and the sugar in their urine is reduced.
6. Night Blindness
Tomatoes are very rich in vitamin A, the vitamin that prevents night blindness and poor vision. So for those with this problem, regular consumption of tomatoes will go a long way in ameliorating the condition.
Shortsightedness is also another eye condition which is caused by lack of vitamin A in the body. So regular consumption of tomatoes will ameliorate this condition.
7. Respiratory Disorder.
Regular consumption of tomatoes is also helpful in the control and management of respiratory problems like lung infection, tuberculosis and asthma.
The tomatoes can be eaten with garlic and this helps to reduce the congestion in the chest
8. Urinary Infection/Disorder
Taking tomato juice early in the morning has been found to be helpful in preventing urinary stone. Sufficient acid and vitamins A and C are beneficial to clearing the urinary tract of infective germs. The environment is made so unconducive and harsh for them by the acidic nature of the urine. They are dehydrated, burnt off and washed away.
