Tomatoes reduce cardiovascular disease
Tomatoes also contain large amounts of lycopene. Nutrition experts have pointed out, compared to live tomatoes, lycopene from fried tomatoes are easier to absorb. Oriental medicine also said that tomatoes are cold, best cooked use. People with bowel disease should not eat too much live tomatoes.
Other red fruits include carrots, red apples, hawthorn, spring flowers, red beans, beef and lamb.