The tomatoes are rich in lycopene content, a compound which scientists believe could help provide a sense of satiety by lowering the appetite hormone.
These findings obtained by researchers from the University of Reading after test-enriched bread with tomatoes of more than 17 people aged 18-35 years. Known at the time that compared to ordinary bread, and bread is enriched with carrot, tomato bread was the most filling.
"It was a small study, and we can not say what the essential ingredients of tomato, but the results are statistically significant," said Dr Julie Lovegrove, a specialist in the field of nutrition who led the metabolism of the research project.
According to The Daily Telegraph, lycopene is the ingredient that gives red color in tomatoes, and is a key component in the Mediterranean diet. Mediterranean diet has been believed to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and some types of cancer.
This research is certainly interesting to be developed again. Nothing wrong also when you start to try it now. When snacked on fresh tomatoes seem boring, try to eat with proteins such as tofu and fried tempeh. Or, create a menu with grilled tomato cheese on top.
Source: Marie Claire