Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and contain vitamin C that is comparable to fruits. For the elderly, tomatoes are rich in lycopene and therefore have unique health benefits. Lycopene belongs to the vitamin A family and is a potent antioxidant nutrient. It is mainly distributed in the testis, anterior gap, adrenal glands, and liver in men. Lycopene can remove free radicals in the prostate, protect prostate tissue, and prevent and relieve common diseases in the elderly such as prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
As early as the last century, scientists have found that increasing the intake of lycopene can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. If tomatoes or tomato products are consumed twice a week, the risk of prostate cancer will decrease by 21% to 30%. In addition to protecting prostate function and preventing tumors, lycopene can also prevent cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and delay skin aging and relieve UV damage due to its strong antioxidant properties. Since lycopene is a fat-soluble vitamin, it can be fully dissolved in the presence of oil and is effectively digested and absorbed by the body. Therefore, the elderly should eat more fried tomatoes, which can absorb more lycopene. In addition, the tomatoes can be processed into tomato ketchup to improve the utilization of lycopene, and the tomato sauce is sweet and sour. It can increase appetite and the elderly can eat it regularly.
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