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"Eat it raw or cooked, that's the best. Dr. Lee always says this when explaining to patients how to get nutrients.
Under the warm breeze of spring, all kinds of fruits begin to be marketed one after another, and mulberries are no exception.
Zhen Yao, a woman by profession as a librarian, had planned to buy some mulberries to make jam at home.
Just as she stepped into the market and saw a purple temptation in front of her, her friend Lin Lan suddenly appeared and interrupted her shopping plan.
"Yaoyao, what are you going to do here? Boiling mulberry sauce? Do you know that such a high-sugar food is not good for your body?" Lin Lan looked at her with some concern.
Zhen Yao smiled and replied, "Yes, but it doesn't hurt to enjoy it once in a while."
Actually, I just wanted to ask you, do you think tomatoes are better to eat raw or cooked?"
Lin Lan blinked and said with a smile: "This question is really tangled. Let's hear what the doctor has to say. ”
As soon as they finished speaking, the two walked into a small café and decided to discuss the issue over coffee.
Coincidentally, sitting next door was Dr. Li, Zhen Yao's family doctor, an expert in nutrition and food for a long time.
"Doctor Li, we are talking about tomatoes, raw or cooked, which is more nutritious?" Zhen Yao asked curiously.
Dr. Lee smiled and adjusted his glasses to begin his explanation: "That's an interesting question.
In general, eating raw tomatoes retains more vitamin C, which is easily destroyed during high-temperature processing.
However, from the perspective of providing antioxidants, cooked tomatoes are actually more advantageous, especially the absorption rate of lycopene will be greatly improved. ”
Lin Lan answered with interest: "So, does lycopene have any special effects?"
"Of course. Dr. Lee began to elaborate, "Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can help reduce the risk of heart disease, eye disease, and certain types of cancer.
In fact, through cooking, the lycopene structure in tomatoes is altered, making it easier for our body to absorb. ”
Zhen Yao was very interested after hearing this, and asked again: "Then how should we choose how to eat?"
Dr. Lee continued, "It's all about balance.
If you already have few foods high in antioxidants in your diet, it is good to increase the number of cooked tomatoes in moderation.
But if you're after vitamin C, or if your diet already includes other foods high in antioxidants, eating it raw is also a good choice. ”
"Are there any particular examples or data to support this view?" Lin Lan asked curiously.
Dr. Lee pulled out a study from his bag: "Here's a study that showed that lycopene levels can nearly double when tomatoes are heated for 10 minutes.
And adding a little olive oil to the cooking process can further aid the release and absorption of lycopene. ”
This explanation made both of them suddenly enlightened. Lin Lan suddenly thought of a question:
"But is that true of all varieties of tomatoes, for example, of particular types of tomatoes?"
Dr. Li nodded: "Most tomato varieties are suitable, but there are subtle differences between different varieties.
For example, some varieties may taste better and have a higher nutritional value when eaten raw, depending on the characteristics of the specific variety. ”
Zhen Yao and Lin Lan both expressed their gratitude after hearing this, and then Dr. Li got up and left, leaving a table to think about.
After exploring this complex issue, the article does not end with a summary, but rather raises a question for thought:
"How should we adjust the way we eat tomatoes in different seasons to maximize their nutritional value?"
The following analysis discusses in detail the impact of climate change on tomato growth and the preferred way to eat them in different seasons.
It is pointed out that in summer, more raw foods should be chosen to supplement vitamin C, and cooked foods should be recommended in winter to increase lycopene intake.
Each recommendation is backed by a detailed list of data, ultimately giving readers a more scientific understanding of how to consume tomatoes wisely.
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