So many foods that we hear that are good for us yet, you also hear that they can also cause allergic reaction or have problems digesting. I LOVE tomatoes, but, I think I’m seeing bits and pieces in my BM’s (Not sure)does that mean that the tomatoes aren’t digesting all the way ?
One answer is that tomato seeds are known to be rich in dietary fibre which helps in digesting food easily. Along with that, tomato seeds also contain digestible amino acids that improve the digestion process. Are tomatoes bad for your digestive system?
Another cause of digestive problems after eating tomatoes is bacteria . Raw tomatoes are susceptible to salmonella contamination, as reported in a study published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology in March 2019. Imported tomatoes may be hydrated in the field, or washed during processing,.
Are raw or cooked tomatoes healthier?
• While both raw and cooked tomatoes are gut-healthy foods , cooked tomatoes seem to have more of a beneficial impact on the gut. This may be because the process of cooking helps lycopene maintain its integrity during digestion, so more of it gets absorbed.
Are tender vegetables easier to digest?
The tenderness of cooked vegetables typically suggests that the fibers will be easier to digest . The fibers in raw vegetables are stiff and intact, meaning the digestive tract has more work to do in order to break them down.
So, what are some foods that are easy to digest?
One answer is, a fruit salad with plenty of watermelon would make for an easy to digest breakfast or snack. Other fruits and vegetables with high water content include: celery, cucumber, cantaloupe, strawberries, pineapple and cabbage. Depending on your digestive symptoms, you may want to increase or decrease the amount of fiber you consume.
Do tomatoes have lectins?
And canning tomatoes doesn’t make them safer. You can even roast tomatoes and they’ll still have lectins if their skin and seeds are intact . Tomatoes are not approved by Dr. Gundry, and are on his list of “forbidden foods”. However, if you must eat tomatoes, be sure to skin them and remove all seeds to avoid as many harmful lectins as possible.