Yet, if you go too far with it, you can suffer health consequences. For instance, consuming too many tomatoes-based products may result in carotenemia or lycopenemia. So, moderation is key, and you should add a variety of foods to your diet to maintain your nutritional status.
If you consume too many tomatoes, it is essential to see your doctor to rule out an underlying medical condition. My name is Aneeza Pervez. I am a medical content writer. I enjoy travelling, writing, reading, composing, and singing.
As a health advocate, I educate people about how to be healthy through my content. Health is wealth, so do your best to keep it! Is Corned Beef Healthy? Our mission is to provide easy to read and in-depth medical information. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Weakness Pale skin Fatigue Shivering. Liver Beef Sardines Shrimp Clams. Keeping muscles healthy Maintain normal blood pressure Regulates fluids in the body.
Slow down the aging process Boost the immunity Prevent Acne Improve vision and eye health. Stimulate cell growth. The lycopene and adiponectin in tomatoes kill cancerous cells. Also, components in tomatoes inhibit cancer cell proliferation.
Moreover, lycopene, potassium, and vitamin C all lower blood pressure naturally. Furthermore, tomatoes are low in calories, which help you lose weight and burn fat. It also improves the texture of the skin and makes it healthier. During pregnancy, tomatoes are good for the health of the mother and the baby.
Apart from these, it is rich in carotene, folate, and antioxidants, and it is low in calories, which is good for heart health. Additionally, tomatoes reduce homocysteine levels and platelet growth. In addition, lutein, phytochemicals, and vitamin A make tomatoes useful for your eyes.
Also, tomatoes contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for brain health. For the health of the stomach , tomatoes provide a unique combination of nutrients such as fiber, antioxidants, chloride, and lycopene. Tomato lycopene and other compounds give patients with diabetes a protective effect against oxidative stress. It reduces diabetes symptoms as well.
Besides, tomato juice may help prevent urinary stones. Tomatoes can prevent kidney stones as well as gallstones. Apart from that, tomatoes contain vitamins that help to strengthen bones. Above all, a tomato-rich diet enhances immunity. As well, the anti-inflammatory properties of tomatoes make them a good choice for cooking. In males, tomatoes increase fertility. The antioxidant lycopene found in tomatoes may also help to prevent fatty liver disease.
Swelling and pain in the joints Acid reflux Diarrhea The high sodium level in the body. How many tomatoes a day is too much? Lycopene is good for you as a general rule, but not in excessive amounts - experts recommend 22 mg per day and there are 27mg in two tablespoons of tomato puree.
If those weren't enough to put you off, eating too many tomatoes can also give you diarrhoea - if you are intolerant to them. Laurice Waidlich Pundit. What happens if you eat a lot of tomatoes? As is often repeated by our elders, " Too much of anything is bad", tomatoes can have dangerous effects on your health when eaten in excess.
From digestive troubles to diarrhoea, kidney problems and even body aches, excessive consumption of tomatoes can cause some serious harm to your body.
Alfonso Westerhoff Teacher. What are the side effects of eating raw tomatoes? Yanett Gaiatas Supporter. What does it mean to crave cheese? See candy cravings above. You're not getting enough calcium or vitamin D. Cheese and other dairy foods serve up calcium and vitamin D, and it's not uncommon to eat insufficient amounts of these nutrients. Yamilei Mirpuri Supporter. Is milk good for hangover?
A night on the White Russians may mean less of a hangover because they contain milk. Henryka Mballow Supporter. Is craving milk a sign of pregnancy? A craving for milk might mean you need calcium; a craving for fruit may signal a need for vitamin C. In fact, fruit, milk , and milk products as well as chocolate and salty snacks are the most common pregnancy cravings , says Dr. Scientists think this could be caused by an increased need for calories during pregnancy.
Aiying Osan Beginner. Why is milk bad for you? Despite the hype, cow's milk actually robs our bones of calcium. You may want to consider potential nutritional deficiency in magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Last month I had the cravings of bean dip with tortilla chips now this week I have a craving for oysters and ice cream.
Perhaps a craving for salt? I also use plenty of artificial sweetener on it. This sounds like salty cravings to me! Check out the part of the article dedicated to salt cravings and work with your medical professional to address and nutritional needs while pregnant.
I am not pregnant!! Tomatoes are a nutrient dense food. Perhaps your body is asking for more vitamin A or C, or one of the other amazing nutrients in tomatoes. I say, eat those tomatoes! I also crave raw fish and very hot spicy food. What do you think is causing your cravings? Perhaps your body is telling you that it needs more protein. Possibly iodine. Take a look at this article. Cottage cheese and green olives. I have an adrenal insufficiency and I have recently been sick.
Hi Jody, Sometimes dairy can be a candida connection. What are you doing to support your adrenals now? Because of the work your body is doing to recover, it may want some good protein for repair. We hope you feel better. I crave natural salt, lemons, limes, sauerkraut, frozen berries covered with lemon and salt. I recently made my own fermented pickles, lemons and cranberries.
I hate chocolate. Dont have much of a sweet tooth. I dont know what the deal is. I used to love junk food. Now I cant stand it. Not even bread. Bread used to be my thing. I dont eat chips or fried stuff. Hey Heather, Sea salt is a good option to consider. You may also be interested in checking out our Mineral Restore.
I crave seeds like flaxseed, toasted though. All the time. I have no idea why. Please help. How are you doing with your good estrogen? Flaxseed can definitely be supportive there. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries all look so good right now. I came across a recipe for a berry parfait and almost caught myself drooling. Why do people crave berries? Hi Rebecca, Your body may be wanting more vitamin C or fiber.
Have you been eating more berries? I feel I may be low in iodine although not quite sure. Also lemons — odd bursts of needing to eat a lemon, including the rind. Possibly iodine and vitamin C. I love cows! Excuse the inappropriate words in my comment! My old mobile eventually learned how I speak. This one did not. Certain seafoods are high in Zinc. There also might be a need for a particular amino acid. If I crave protein foods, I look up the amino acid profile of them, and look for a pattern.
Zinc, iron, or magnesium seem to be the root of most cravings. Personally, the more off the wall mine are, it tends to be that my Zinc levels are low. Also, certain sodium rich foods pickles often have a potassium preservative in them. I eat potassium foods when I crave certain things.. It might also be that strange issue where you crave what is the biggest toll on your system.
Caffeine and adrenal fatigue. Do you think candida may be a concern? Fresh mint leaves and licorice are both digestives! Sounds like your body is craving some digestive support. Thanks for sharing Marsha! Jen HB Support.
I have been craving boiled artichokes with a dipping sauce made out of melted butter, Mayo, and lemon juice! I just got done eating 2 medium to large artichokes and I still want more!!! Andrea, That sounds pretty good. My craving is a little different, and I have no clue. Everything I have researched online to shed some light on why shows a craving for fatty fish, but my craving is for any kind of fish but fatty fish, along with shrimp and crabs.
I want them steamed or fried, but I gotta have it! Seafood has always been my favorite meat. I was even a pescatarian for 6 months some years ago.
What does my body need, or am I just a seafood girl? HI Leah, It could be that your body needs more protein and you are drawn more towards seafood to fill that need. Some suggest a need for more vitamin D, calcium, or even good fats.
You could take inventory and see if any of that resonates. Why, we don't know the consequences of taking diuretics without potassium supplementary until we find ourselves craving for tomatoes or something else. Yes, my doctor did described it, but "clever me" thought it was not that important and expensive enough to ignore.
I hope you will soon be well. I have been craving tomato juice with lemon: just about desperately for a month and happened to have some lab work scheduled. Sure enough, low potassium. My thyroid is low Hashimoto's always but my doctor was able to lower the amount of replacement hormone.
Any correlation?? Thought I read something somewhere They contain Vitamin C, which can help with iron absorption. Hi, Jessica, obviously you are not overdosing yourself with potassium; your body needs all of it. The contents of this article is based on research and not suck out of my thumb. I love tomatoes, but only developed a crave when I have a deficiency of potassium. I crave tomatoes, including juice. I cannot control my craving. I drink an entire gallon on tomato juice within an hour some days.
I just drank a half gallon today. SCervantes, mine was definitely a potassium-deficiency, though I know it could have been iron.
We should never ignore our cravings; our body's way to communicate with us Thanks for confirming that a craving for tomatoes could be an iron-deficiency :. I deal with iron-deficiency anemia. First clue my iron count is low Holy moly, I think I just got a twitch from wintang that so badly. Fortunately when I get home I'm totally going to hit that. I have one beautiful tomato left from my last farmers market visit and basil in my garden!! Cravings, excluding addiction to unhealthy substances, normally indicate some or the other deficiency.
So go for it! Enjoy your phagia :. I never knew there was a term for late spring tomato cravings I get those all year for different things. I eat seasonally so strawberries are on the menu this month. Waiting for peaches;wonder what "obiaphagia' that is? Peggy - you are not the first to say that green tomatoes are not poisonous.
And now I am really curious and feel like going into this. It could be a myth! Well, it must be, but why? Maybe only certain types are not to be eaten green. Let me ask Google I have 9 tomato plants in our garden this year I found this hub to be very interesting! Whether fruit or vegetable I love them in all guises I also love green fried tomatoes.
I never knew that they were considered poisonous. They are served in many restaurants in the South that way. Up, useful and sharing.
Hi Thelma, good to see you in my corner. What a great idea to grow one's own tomatoes. I think it is high time for me to do it myself.
Thanks for commenting and sharing :. This hub has loads of informations. Thanks for sharing. Voted up and useful;-. Rasta, thank you so much for this information. I am going to try your recipe for beet-carrot-ginger juice. I know their nutritional value too well, just never thought of making a liquid meal of them. A I've said, I am not creative in the kitchen. Oh, once upon a time I had all the desire in the world to be, and I actually was for a while, but, between me and you, when a husband does not appreciate his wive's efforts in the kitchen in a proper way, she loses interest and simply change into a robot-chef doing the most essential.
And this is also the case in other departments of marriage Blending beet, carrot and ginger is traditional in Jamaica. I use a strainer to get pure juice. Doing a little research has proven this is a complete meal, especially for vegans.
It solves the vitamin c , mineral and protein crisis that vegetarians dread. I use to binge on tomatoes too. Since I have been having beets, the urge is less. Your article also helped me to understand why. It is because beets contain lots of iron and vitamin C which I was craving. I really never recognized tomatoes as a source of iron. Iron is also synthesized by vitamin C. Therefore, iron in fruits and vegetable is bio-available.
I still buy tomatoes in bulk though. Hi Rasta, I love beet. Just cooked without any extras Never thought of liquidizing raw? Is that possible? The kitchen is unfortunately not my favorite hangout - just a place where I do essential work - feeding the family. If it was not for the family, I would only prepare a meal for myself a day before I die from hunger Since I have been juicing beets, I have been eating less tomatoes.
Your style of starting off with a poem is interesting. But also beware, too much potassium overdose could be dangerous. Take care :. I found this by googling why i had tomato craving. I have an outrageous craving for V8 juice and drank 1,4 litres a day for 2 weeks! Sarah, I am sure you have a kalium potassium deficiency - you can get this mineral at your local chemist - it is not expensive.
Taking it will cure your crave for tomatoes withing days. Your crave could also be an iron deficiency, but I put my money on kalium. Google the names to see their functions.
Cheers and have a nice day : Please keep me informed. I have been craving tomatoes now for about three months, since my Doctor put me on blood preassure pills, along with a vaso dialator.
I sit here at night just chomping at the bit not to go eat more, or V8. Or salsa, mostly tomatoes and V8. This is quite weird since I am allergic to acid fruits, I usually break out all over my face but not this time. Not one blister, but I have not been in the sun either. I read on a different blog that a woman was eating like 10 a day due to her craving for them.
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