Benefits of tomato juice...http://www.healthyfellow.com/1871/to...ons/#more-1871
"Of late, three of the most compelling tomato juice (TJ) trials have involved women. Each of the experiments required supplemental intake of between 280 ml – 400 ml tomato juice daily. That works out to roughly 9.5 to 13.5 ounces a day.
One of the trials, documented in the April 2015 issue of Nutrition Journal, found that TJ increased resting energy expenditure and reduced anxiety, heart rate and menopausal symptoms in a group of middle-aged women.
The May 2015 edition of Nutrition reveals that TJ significantly lowered body weight, cholesterol, inflammation and waist circumference in younger females. The third, female-centered experiment, examined the effects of tomato juice vs. placebo (water) in a group overweight students.
After only 20 days, TJ use decreased oxidative stress in this at-risk population. This is important because excess weight is frequently associated with poor oxidative status, which in turn is linked to various health threats ranging from cancer to cardiovascular disease.
Fortunately, the health effects conferred by TJ aren’t confined to females alone. A study from December 2014 found that men and women who drank tomato juice four times a week improved numerous markers relating to metabolic syndrome.
Specifically, positive changes in endothelial function, inflammation, insulin sensitivity and lipid profile were noted.
Based on this new evidence, it seems that tomato juice may be a valuable addition to many dietary programs. But, let’s not stop there. Instead, let’s make tomato juice even healthier!
For starters, if at all possible, buy or make organic tomato juice. At least two studies show that organic TJ contains higher levels of powerful antioxidants such as beta-carotene, chlorogenic acid, rutin, total flavonoids and Vitamin C.
Also, it’s very important to add some fat to tomato juice. The addition of extra virgin olive oil or avocado not only enhances the absorption of fat soluble nutrients and phytochemicals, but also bolsters the dietary protection that tomato juice imparts.
In fact, the February 2015 issue of Food Chemistry reports that combining 10% olive oil with tomato juice dramatically increases lycopene bioavailability and decreases LDL (“bad”) cholesterol within 6 hours.
So, go ahead and add about a tablespoon or more of extra virgin olive oil to your tomato juice or blend it with half an avocado into a powerhouse veggie shake. Cheers to your health and mine!"
"Of late, three of the most compelling tomato juice (TJ) trials have involved women. Each of the experiments required supplemental intake of between 280 ml – 400 ml tomato juice daily. That works out to roughly 9.5 to 13.5 ounces a day.
One of the trials, documented in the April 2015 issue of Nutrition Journal, found that TJ increased resting energy expenditure and reduced anxiety, heart rate and menopausal symptoms in a group of middle-aged women.
The May 2015 edition of Nutrition reveals that TJ significantly lowered body weight, cholesterol, inflammation and waist circumference in younger females. The third, female-centered experiment, examined the effects of tomato juice vs. placebo (water) in a group overweight students.
After only 20 days, TJ use decreased oxidative stress in this at-risk population. This is important because excess weight is frequently associated with poor oxidative status, which in turn is linked to various health threats ranging from cancer to cardiovascular disease.
Fortunately, the health effects conferred by TJ aren’t confined to females alone. A study from December 2014 found that men and women who drank tomato juice four times a week improved numerous markers relating to metabolic syndrome.
Specifically, positive changes in endothelial function, inflammation, insulin sensitivity and lipid profile were noted.
Based on this new evidence, it seems that tomato juice may be a valuable addition to many dietary programs. But, let’s not stop there. Instead, let’s make tomato juice even healthier!
For starters, if at all possible, buy or make organic tomato juice. At least two studies show that organic TJ contains higher levels of powerful antioxidants such as beta-carotene, chlorogenic acid, rutin, total flavonoids and Vitamin C.
Also, it’s very important to add some fat to tomato juice. The addition of extra virgin olive oil or avocado not only enhances the absorption of fat soluble nutrients and phytochemicals, but also bolsters the dietary protection that tomato juice imparts.
In fact, the February 2015 issue of Food Chemistry reports that combining 10% olive oil with tomato juice dramatically increases lycopene bioavailability and decreases LDL (“bad”) cholesterol within 6 hours.
So, go ahead and add about a tablespoon or more of extra virgin olive oil to your tomato juice or blend it with half an avocado into a powerhouse veggie shake. Cheers to your health and mine!"
