Lycopene in tomatoes has the effect of inhibiting bacterial growth. It is an excellent antioxidant that can scavenge free radicals in the human body. Its anti-cancer effect is twice that of β-carotene;
Medical research has found that lycopene has a preventive effect on some types of cancer, has an inhibitory effect on breast cancer, lung cancer, and endometrial cancer, and can also fight against lung cancer and colon cancer;
Tomato sauce tastes sour and sweet, and can increase appetite. Lycopene is easier to be absorbed by the body when it contains fat;
It is especially suitable for patients with arteriosclerosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, nephritis, cold constitution, low blood pressure, and cold hands and feet in winter. Tomato paste is better than fresh tomatoes.
