Tomato juice has a pronounced taste of ripe tomatoes and a thick consistency.
Why should you drink tomato juice
It is believed that regular consumption of tomato juice is beneficial not only for the cardiovascular system, but also for digestion.
Juice helps avoid constipation and promotes healthy intestinal flora. 100 g (2/3 cup) of tomato juice contains approximately 0.4 g of dietary fiber.
Tomato juice is rich in vitamin B6, which plays an important role in strengthening the walls of blood vessels.
The juice reduces the risk of thrombosis; it is recommended to drink it for varicose veins, hypertension and angina, as well as after a myocardial infarction.
Tomato juice is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help the liver in its daily work.
It also contains natural antioxidants such as lycopene and beta-carotene, which help protect the liver from damage and repair liver cells.
What is healthier: tomato or tomato juice
It is worth noting that lycopene is best absorbed from processed raw tomatoes. The assimilation process occurs 4 times faster. Therefore, tomato juice is much more valuable and beneficial for our body than whole tomatoes.
How to drink tomato juice correctly
In addition, for tomato juice to bring maximum benefits, it must be drunk separately from food - preferably within 30 minutes.
You can feel an even more positive effect if you drink tomato juice with olives, cheese, herbs, nuts or sweet peppers.
By the way, doctors advise using seasonal tomatoes for cooking.
