The anti-cancer effect of tomatoes should be given enough attention. Tomatoes contain a high amount of lycopene, a type of carotenoid. The darker the color of the tomato, the higher the lycopene content. Research in the United States and Italy has shown that the antioxidant effect of lycopene is stronger than that of beta-carotene, which is well-known to us. This substance can reduce tumor size and slow down the spread of cancer cells, earning tomatoes the nickname "cancer-fighting expert". It can be used to prevent and treat prostate cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and skin cancer, among others.
How to Eat Tomatoes to Prevent Cancer and Protect the Liver
1. Tomato Juice Rice Quenches Thirst and Protects the Liver
Method: Clean the onion and garlic separately, stir-fry them in a pot until fragrant. Add tomato sauce and water, then pour in the rice and cook until done. This rice not only has a special fragrance but also has the effects of protecting the liver, quenching thirst, aiding digestion, and promoting appetite.
2. Stir-fry Tomatoes before Making Soup
Tomato and egg soup can be considered the most colorful, fragrant, and flavorful dish in home cooking. It is not only easy to make but also rich in nutrients. There are two common methods for making tomato and egg soup at home.
Method 1:
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into pieces, beat the eggs in a bowl. Heat the oil in a pan, pour in the tomato pieces and crush them with a spatula, stir-fry until the tomatoes become mashed. Add water, and after the water boils, slowly pour the beaten eggs into the pot, remembering to pour the egg mixture in a spiral motion. Do not stir the soup at this time, let the egg form into flower shapes, and then gently stir to mix the egg flowers with the soup. The tomato and egg soup is ready.
Method 2:
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into pieces or slices, beat the eggs. Add water and minced ginger to a pot and bring to a boil. Once the water boils, add the tomatoes, and when it boils again, thicken the soup with starch. Reduce the heat, pour the beaten eggs into the pot, add a little salt, and turn off the heat (you can also add a few drops of sesame oil before turning off the heat). The tomato and egg soup is ready.
The first method produces a thick tomato soup, while the second method produces a clear tomato soup. These two soups not only have different flavors but also differ in terms of nutrition. Stir-frying the tomatoes before making the soup is more beneficial for the dissolution and absorption of fat-soluble nutrients in tomatoes, such as lycopene. Lycopene has amazing effects in preventing and treating prostate diseases and prostate cancer, as well as protecting the cardiovascular system, delaying skin aging, and enhancing immunity. The clear tomato soup contains less fat and is more suitable for people with high blood lipid levels.
