HEALTH BENEFITS

I took an interest in Tomatoes because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties come from the bioactive compounds contained in the Tomatoes, specifically the carotenoids Lycopene and Lutein, and polyphenols Quercetin, Kaempferol, Naringenin, and Caffeic Acid

HOW I USE TOMATOES

As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Tomatoes to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation causes MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Tomatoes into my beneficial diet to do the following:

• Use their anti-inflammatory properties to help manage inflammation.
• Use their antioxidant properties to protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, which is linked to disease, a major source of inflammation.

So, Tomatoes help manage inflammation and a major source of inflammation.

And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.

PREFERENCES

I prefer to use Tomato bouillon and canned prepared (cleaned, diced and pureed) Tomatoes, rather than deal with fresh whole Tomatoes. Since I have arms and hands weakened by my MS, dry and canned prepared ingredients are easier to work with, making them helpful cooking shortcuts.

RECIPES

I use Tomatoes in the following recipes:

Feel free to check out my other recipes.

HAVE TOMATOES HELPED ME?

Yes. I believe Tomatoes have contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet.

I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.

CAUTION

Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item.

Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new.

Ingesting large amounts of anything can be harmful, so I always consume in moderation. High doses of Vitamin C can artificially inflate blood glucose readings, and since I have Diabetes I’m careful not to take more than 500 mg a day. Some people can react negatively to high doses of Vitamin C and experience side effects, like nausea and headaches.

-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy

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Alam, W., Khan, H., Shah, M. A., Cauli, O., & Saso, L. (2020). Kaempferol as a Dietary Anti-Inflammatory Agent: Current Therapeutic Standing. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 25(18), 4073.

Bhatt, T., & Patel, K. (2020). Carotenoids: Potent to Prevent Diseases Review. Natural products and bioprospecting, 10(3), 109–117.

Pavlíková N. (2022). Caffeic Acid and Diseases-Mechanisms of Action. International journal of molecular sciences, 24(1), 588.

Salehi, B., Fokou, P. V. T., Sharifi-Rad, M., Zucca, P., Pezzani, R., Martins, N., & Sharifi-Rad, J. (2019). The Therapeutic Potential of Naringenin: A Review of Clinical Trials. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 12(1), 11.

Science Direct: Tomato

Encyclopedia Britannica: Tomato

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