tomato powder

The tomato help to dissolve animal fat in foods such as in butter, cheese, eggs, pork, beef, and many deep-fried foods, thereby preventing hardening of the arteries. Tomato is also useful in reducing high blood pressure, a major risk factor for coronary heart diseases and stroke. Lycopene, present in abundance in red tomatoes, is a potent antioxidant. Recent research has demonstrated that lycopene is at least twice as effective as b-carotene in protecting blood lymphocytes from NO2 radical damage. Lycopene is found to reduce LDL oxidation more effectively than beta-carotene. Scientists have found that a combination of lycopene with vitamin E prevents LDL oxidation more effectively than each substance separately.

Hypertension Tomato Cocktail

Ingredients:

2 ripe jumbo tomatoes 1 tsp. ground tarragon 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1 tsp. ground basil 1 tbsp. of lemon juice 2/3 cup of spring or distilled water

Directions

Blend the ingredients thoroughly. Makes a zesty beverage that contains almost 1,200 mg. of potassium and only about 15 mg. of sodium. (80:1 ratio) It is great for hypertension.