There is strong evidence that tomatoes-rich diet improves cardiovascular health by nearly 35 %. This comes from the abundance of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects the heart and prevents many heart diseases.
You can greatly benefit if you consume the tomatoes in a form of fresh homemade juice as there is a high content of niacin, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6.
As mentioned above, tomato juice is rich in Vitamin B6 which is known to reduce the impact of homocystene, a compound which damages blood vessel walls.
People who regularly drink tomato juice have significantly lower risk of suffering from heart attack and stroke.
Besides being a heart protector, tomato juice also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and prevents the occurrence of many chronic diseases. Here is a recipe that combines tomatoes, basil and parsley in a practical way in order to create a drink that aims at keeping your heart safe and healthy.
Buy some juicy tomatoes from the market and give yourself a chance to fully benefit from the immense potential of tomato juice.
Tomato Juice a Day Keeps The Heart Doctor Away
Ingredients:
- 8-10 peeled tomatoes
- finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- a little bit chopped parsley
Instructions:
Slice the tomatoes and combine them with the parsley and basil in a juicer. Turn on the button and juice for several seconds. Pour in glasses and enjoy this heart-protective juice. Cheers to a healthier heart !