Tomato Juice

Raw tomato juice is a good source of lycopene, which is known for its cancer preventing properties. It also stimulates blood circulation and helps lower blood pressure. Lycopene is fat-soluble, so adding a few drops of oil olive oil will help you to better absorb the nutrients.
Tomatoes also contain potassium, an essential mineral macronutrient & vitamin C an immune system booster, calcium and phosphorus.

Tomatoes are at their best when they are fully ripe (deep red). Avoid hot house varieties as they are generally picked before they turn red.They are essentially an alkaline. Their alkaline nature increases the alkalinity of the blood and decreases the urine and neutralises the acid compounds of the body such as phosphates urea and ammonia. Tomato juice is therefore, highly beneficial in the treatment of acidosis and other disease associated with too much acid in the system.

* A note on Diabetes: Because of its low carbohydrate contents, tomato juice is thought to be very good food for diabetic patients and for those who want to reduce their body weight. It is said to be very effective in controlling the percentage of sugar in the urine of diabetic patients.

Tomato Juice is thought to help with...
Bladder Problems, Gout, Liver complaints, Weight Loss, Gall Bladder problems, Kidneys, Skin,
Bleeding Gums, Constipation, Lack of Appetite, Blood Shot Eyes and Hypertension.


* Note: there is a big difference between raw and cooked tomatoes. Cooked tomatoes produce oxalic acid, similar to spinach, and as such can leech the body of essential minerals such as calcium.

Interesting Points:

• Traditionally, Chinese herbalists suggest tomatoes are to be eaten first thing in the morning to relieve hypertension and bloodshot eyes.
• Raw tomato juice improves the appetite and digestion. Drinking tomato juice mixed with spinach juice will activate liver and help relieve and prevent constipation.
• To decrease hangover severity, the cocktail of tomato juice (100ml), cucumber juice (100ml), spinach juice (10ml) and olive oil (1 tbsp) should be taken before going to sleep.
• If you have gallbladder diseases tomato juice is should be avoided but, it is non toxic to most and can be enjoyed in large quantities.
• A glassful of fresh tomato juice mixed with honey, a pinch of powdered cardamom seeds, taken after swallowing three peeled cloves of garlic every night before going to bed, is considered highly beneficial in the treatment of tuberculosis and other lung infections.