Tomato_Reborn as an Apple of Heaven

1. Get to know Tomatoes

1) Etymology of tomato

The word 'tomato' comes from the Spanish word 'tomate'. The word comes from a language called Nahuatl, from the word 'tomatl' meaning 'edible fruit'. Pronounced 'tomate' in Spanish, the tomato was introduced in Europe.

2) Origin of tomato

There are many opinions, but the story is almost consistent that it is native to Central America. At the end of the 16th century, when the Spaniards conquered the Americas to conquer the New World, it was brought to Europe, and then cultivated in Europe. Cultivation began in the United States in the 19th century. In the early days, the flowers and leaves of the tomato were poisonous and could not be used for food. However, since the late 18th century, it has been found that it can be safely eaten if the flowers and leaves are removed, and it is cultivated worldwide.

3) Tomato's Nickname

It spread from Central America to Europe, and at first, tomatoes were called 'apples of love' and 'apples of heaven'. It is nicknamed because the red tomatoes that are about to explode are like the hearts of lovers burning with passion.

4) Tomato type

(1) Cherry Tomatoes: It is small, round, and has a sweet taste.

(2) Roma Tomato: It has an elongated shape, is large and slightly chewy, and is often used in tomato sauce or tomato salad.

(3) Beef Steak Tomato: They are large in size, thick in flesh like meat, and rich in flavor.

(4) Honey Tomatoes:  It is characterized by its sweet taste and unique color.

(5) Sanmaru (Jujube tomato): It is a type of tomato called Sanmaru. It has a shape similar to jujube and is characterized by its sweet taste and hard texture. It is known to be rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene.

(6) Starbucks Tomato: It is characterized by its firm flesh, light taste and unique shape.

(7) Other:  Cherry Tomato, Cheese Tomato, Round Tomato, Santa Tomato, Celery Tomato, Yellow Tomato, Green Tomato, etc. Various types of tomatoes are grown.

2. Healthy Ingredients

1) What ingredients are included?

(1) Vitamin C: It is effective for improving immunity, improving skin health, and acting as an antioxidant.

(2) Beta-carotene: Effective for anti-aging, improving eye health, and boosting immunity.

(3) Potassium: It is effective in controlling blood pressure and improving muscle function.

(4) Lycopene: It works as an antioxidant and is effective in preventing cancer.

(5) Dietary fiber: It is effective for improving digestion and weight loss.

(6) Others: In addition, it contains nutrients such as vitamin K, carotenoids, folic acid, and iron. Lycopene is an antioxidant found only in tomatoes, and studies have shown that eating tomatoes is effective in preventing cancer.

2) Anti-cancer components of tomatoes

Representative nutrients involved in cancer prevention include lycopene and lutein. Studies have shown that the antioxidant lycopene is effective in preventing cancer. Lycopene is a substance found only in tomatoes and is known to be effective in preventing cancer through its antioxidant action. There are studies showing that it is effective in preventing prostate cancer. It also contains antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin C, which are effective in preventing cancer.

3. What kind of cancer is it good for?

1) Prostate cancer reduction effect of tomatoes and tomato juice

According to a cohort study in the United States, people who regularly eat tomatoes have a reduced risk of prostate cancer. In fact, it was found that those who consistently ate tomatoes at least twice a week for 8 years had a 27% lower risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those who ate tomatoes less than once a month. It was also observed that DNA damage was inhibited due to its antioxidant activity in people who consumed juice containing 22.3 mg beta-carotene and 15.6 mg alpha-carotene for 2 weeks. Through this, carotenoids contained in tomatoes have been proven to have cancer-preventing effects. In addition, tomatoes have been reported to suppress the occurrence of skin cancer and urethral cancer through enzyme changes in vivo or antioxidant action during the cancer development process.

2) Lycopene and Qutein are related to prostate cancer and breast cancer

The physiologically active substances in tomatoes have cancer-preventive effects, and tomatoes and tomato extracts are known to reduce the occurrence of prostate cancer. Lycopene, a representative physiologically active substance among carotenoids that exhibit antioxidant activity in tomatoes, exhibits cancer-preventing effects through strong antioxidant activity. In several epidemiologic studies and experimental studies, lycopene reduces the survival rate of cancer cells through cell cycle arrest and apoptosis and is known to reduce the incidence of cancers such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer. In a cohort study in the United States, the high-frequency lycopene intake group was found to have a 16% lower risk of prostate cancer compared to the low-frequency intake group. In addition, many epidemiological studies have reported that lycopene consumption lowers the risk of prostate cancer, suggesting a strong association between the consumption of tomatoes and processed tomatoes and prostate cancer.

4. Simple cooking for only 10,000 won

We've compiled a list of dishes you can cook for just 10,000 won.

1) Tomato Pasta

You can make it using pasta noodles, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, and olive oil.

2) Tomato Soup

It can be made using tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, chicken stock, and more.

3) Tomato Salad

It can be made using tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, olive oil, vinegar, and more.

4) Tomato Risotto

It can be made using onions, garlic, mushrooms, rice, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and more.

5) Tomato Egg Fried Rice

It can be made using eggs, onions, garlic, rice, tomato sauce, kimchi, and more.

6) Tomato Dak bokkeumtang

It can be made using chicken, tomato, potato, carrot, green onion, and Cheong yang pepper.

7) Tomato stew

It can be made using pork, tofu, zucchini, enoki mushrooms, and green onions.

8) Tomato Egg Soup

You can make it using egg, seaweed, green onion, minced garlic, tomato, etc.

9) Tomato Shrimp Fried Rice

It can be made using shrimp, tomato, green onion, garlic, egg, etc.

10) Tomato Rice Cake Soup

It can be made using rice cakes, tomatoes, green onions, minced garlic, and broth for soup.

5. Tomato dishes that are good for breakfast and dinner

1) Breakfast dish

(1) Tomato Omelet:

It can be made using eggs, tomatoes, onions, and Cheong yang peppers.

(2) Tomato Salad:

It can be made using tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, olive oil, vinegar, and more.

(3) Tomato Soup:

It can be made using tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, chicken stock, and more.

2) Dinner

(1) Tomato Pasta:

You can make delicious pasta using tomato sauce.

(2) Tomato Soup:

You can make a soup using tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and more.

(3) Grilled Tomatoes:

You can use tomato, onion, garlic, beef, chicken, etc. to make a roast.

(4) Tomato Egg Fried Rice:

It can be made using eggs, onions, garlic, rice, tomato sauce, kimchi, and more.