Tomatoes

Tomatoes are excellent for health. For starter, they famously have anti cancer properties. This is due to their lycopene content, which contributes to their colour. Tomatoes are also packed with Vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant. The body succumbs to free radical damage, harming healthy cells, caused by stress, pollution fried foods, chemicals and pesticides in foods. Antioxidants that are plentiful in tomatoes are the” little soldiers” of our body which not only prevent this free radical damage, but they also keep the skin clear, add a twinkle to the eye and add strength and luster to the hair

Tomatoes are also a dieter’s delight as they are low in fat. Raw tomatoes are alkaline and do not cause acidity or any gastric disturbance. They are easy to digest.

The next time your kids want something yummy to dip their strips of carrots, cucumbers, breadsticks or boiled potatoes, whip up some nutritious and tasty tomato salsa. Avoid fried chips and crisps, as they will only leech nutrients away from the body. You could also vary the level of spice in the salsa according to everyone’s tastes. This dip is appealing to people of all ages, and though it has a western origin, it completely agrees with Indian taste buds.

Cool irritated skin with a tomato-and-yogurt mask

If your skin is raw, irritated, itchy, sunburned, red, blotchy, or scaly, you’ll enjoy the benefits of this yogurt-and-tomato mask. Yogurt gives skin a protein boost and leaves skin soft, while tomato cools and neutralizes the skin’s surface. Crush half a tomato and add two tablespoons of plain, unsweetened yogurt. Mix well and spread the mixture on your face.

Cure sunburn with tomato juice and buttermilk

Mix two teaspoons of tomato juice with four tablespoons of buttermilk. Apply it all over your skin. Leave on skin for a half hour, then rinse gently. Make sure you always have tomatoes on hand to make homemade skin-care remedies anytime.