To absorb nutrients effectively, having a healthy digestive system is crucial. Tomatoes are a type of vegetable that is beneficial for the digestive system. Tomato and pork rib soup is suitable for people of all ages. So how do we make tomato and pork rib soup?
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Tomato and Pork Rib Soup
[Ingredients]
500g pork ribs, 250g tomatoes, 40g tomato sauce, ginger, salt, green onion
[Instructions]
1. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into large pieces. Rinse the pork ribs with clean water to remove any blood or impurities;
2. Place the cleaned pork ribs into a pot with water. Bring to a boil and cook for two to three minutes. Remove the pork ribs and wash them clean;
3. In a clay pot, place the cleaned pork ribs and add water. Add ginger slices and green onion. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low heat for about half an hour;
4. Add the cut tomatoes into the pork rib soup. Increase the heat and once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for another hour;
5. Finally, add salt to season. Garnish with a little chopped green onion. The tomato and pork rib soup is delicious with the addition of green onion.
[Nutritional Value]
In terms of nutrition, tomatoes are rich in various vitamins, lycopene, and minerals such as magnesium, iron, and phosphorus. Every 100g of tomatoes contains 5mg of vitamin C, 192ug of vitamin A, 12mg of magnesium, and 22mg of phosphorus. In addition, tomatoes also contain carotene, potassium, calcium, and dietary fiber, which are essential nutrients for the human body.
[Benefits and Effects]
1. Beauty and Skincare
Tomatoes have a beauty and skincare effect mainly due to their antioxidant properties. In addition to vitamin C, which has antioxidant effects, lycopene in tomatoes is also an antioxidant component. Therefore, regular consumption of tomatoes can help the body eliminate excess oxidative free radicals and have anti-aging effects.
2. Protects Blood Vessels
Tomatoes also have a certain protective effect on the body's capillaries, mainly due to the presence of vitamin P. It can reduce the permeability and fragility of capillaries, thereby maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels. Therefore, regular consumption of tomatoes has a certain effect in preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory
Pharmacological research shows that tomatoes contain solanine, which has certain antibacterial properties and significant anti-inflammatory effects. It can reduce the increased permeability of capillaries caused by histamine.
4. Beneficial for the Digestive System
Tomatoes are also a type of vegetable that is beneficial for the digestive system. The organic acids, such as malic acid and citric acid, stimulate gastric acid secretion, aiding in digestion. Additionally, the fiber in tomatoes has a laxative effect, so regular consumption of tomatoes also helps prevent constipation.
