Did the changes in blood and blood vessels occur after eating stir-fried tomatoes and vegetables on Tuesday, July 30th?

Eating vegetables and fruits fresh and raw is healthier. However, there are foods whose nutrients improve when cooked with heat and oil. The most representative examples are cherry tomatoes and asparagus. The key component of tomatoes, lycopene, becomes more active and easily absorbed by the body when heated. The vitamins in asparagus have better absorption rates when cooked with oil.

 

◆ Cherry tomatoes and vegetable stir-fry... Foods that taste even better with added oil

 

Let's make a stir-fry of cherry tomatoes and vegetables such as asparagus, onions, and mushrooms. Blanch the asparagus in boiling water with a little salt for about 3 minutes, then rinse with cold water. You can cut the cherry tomatoes in half, but it's more convenient to roast them whole. Adding onions, mushrooms, and stir-frying them can create a delicious and healthy dish. Drizzling with olive oil or perilla oil can have a synergistic effect on vascular health.

 

◆ Good for people with weak bodies... helps lower blood pressure and protect blood vessels

 

Asparagus contains a high amount of the amino acid asparagine. Asparagine is the main component responsible for its distinctive bitter taste and promotes metabolism, aiding in protein synthesis within the body. It is beneficial for people who frequently feel fatigued and have weak health. It is also highly effective in relieving hangovers. The buds are rich in rutin, which helps lower blood pressure and improve blood vessels, thus preventing hypertension and vascular diseases. Since rutin is a water-soluble component, the water used to blanch asparagus can also be utilized in cooking.

 

Adding lean meat boosts protein... Tomatoes help digestion by stimulating gastric juice secretion

 

Adding lean meat to cherry tomatoes and vegetable stir-fry is good for protein supplementation. The organic acids that give tomatoes their tangy taste promote gastric acid secretion, aiding digestion, and help reduce body acidity caused by meat consumption. There are also many beneficial compounds such as lutein and zeaxanthin that protect the retina of the eyes. In particular, lutein lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, making tomatoes widely used in dietary therapy for hypertensive patients.

 

Adding lean beef and pork reduces harmful substances in onions, which is better for vascular health. Including olive oil and perilla oil can lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and create a synergistic effect for blood vessel health.

 

Source: Komedii.com