Is it okay for children to eat raw tomatoes?

Many children like to eat tomatoes raw, and mothers are very worried about this, thinking it is not good for children to eat tomatoes raw. So don’t let children eat raw tomatoes. So is it true that children cannot eat raw tomatoes? I don’t think so. So, below are the benefits of eating raw tomatoes listed by the author, hoping to correct some mothers’ misconceptions. Let me tell you about the question of whether it is good for children to eat raw tomatoes.

Medical research shows that it is better for children to eat raw tomatoes. Below are some benefits and precautions for children to eat raw tomatoes. 1. Five benefits of eating raw tomatoes for children:

1. Extremely low in calories: Tomatoes taste good and make you feel full easily, and they only have 16 calories per 100 grams. A 250-gram medium-sized tomato has only 40 calories in total. In comparison, an apple of the same size has 107 calories.

2. Rich in vitamin A, C and other elements: Vitamin A keeps the skin healthy. One tomato contains the vitamin C (50 mg) that an adult needs per day, which can enhance the body's resistance.

At the same time, the iron, citric acid, etc. in tomatoes can also prevent anemia, eliminate fatigue and strengthen blood vessels.

3. Antioxidant: The lycopene in tomatoes can help the body exert its antioxidant function.

4. Strong degreasing ability: Tomatoes are rich in dietary fiber, which can absorb excess fat in the intestines and then excrete it from the body. Eating a tomato before meals can prevent the fat in food from being absorbed by the body and help burn fat.

5. Can prevent cancer: Tomatoes contain a lot of lycopene, which can reduce the occurrence of oral, throat, esophageal, stomach, large intestine and rectal cancer.

2. Things to note when eating raw food for children:

1. Tomatoes themselves are almost entirely made up of water and do not contain much nutrition other than vitamin C, so for the rest of the meal, you need to pay close attention to balanced nutrition.

2. Any food, if consumed in excess, will lead to obesity. Fortunately, tomatoes can easily make you feel full, but you should also be careful not to eat too much and cause adverse effects such as edema.

3. People with weak, cold or damp body should not eat too many tomatoes.

4. If a child has an allergic constitution, it is not suitable for him to eat tomatoes during his menstrual period.

After answering the above question about whether it is good for children to eat raw tomatoes, I wonder if mothers have a deeper understanding of this? Remember, many foods that you hear should not be eaten raw by children actually have many benefits for children. Never follow the crowd and don't blindly follow people who don't understand. Learn to make your own judgments and seek the advice of professionals.