Tomato juice with turmeric and pepper: A powerhouse of health benefits
Tomatoes are among the healthiest vegetables and should be a permanent part of our diet. Creating homemade juice with a few valuable ingredients can enhance their health benefits.
Tomatoes not only taste excellent but are also extremely healthy. They contain one of the strongest antioxidants – lycopene, whose health benefits have been proven by many scientific studies. Besides lycopene, tomatoes also contain vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Consuming tomatoes and their derived products reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, prostate cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer. It also delays aging processes, positively affects skin condition, protects it from UV radiation, improves vision, and aids in weight loss.
Tomatoes' benefits can be further increased by preparing juice with turmeric and pepper to achieve even stronger health effects.
Tomato juice with pepper and turmeric supports the immune system, helps remove deposits from the intestines, lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, supports the functioning of the digestive system, prevents hypertension, and regulates blood sugar levels. This drink stimulates the secretion of digestive juices and detoxifies the body, being one of the most powerful natural methods of cancer prevention.
The healthiest juice. How to prepare it?
To prepare this juice, you will need 10 ripe red tomatoes, half a teaspoon of pepper, and half a teaspoon of turmeric. Wash the tomatoes, scald them, and peel off the skin. Then, cut them into quarters and remove the seeds.
Put the prepared vegetables and spices into a blender and blend for a minute. The drink can be consumed immediately or stored in the refrigerator. For example, it can be drunk instead of water with a meal.
