Tomato

A garden plant, the tomato is highly versatile; its fruit, leaves and roots contain healthy nutrients including beta-carotene and lycopene a red carotenoid related to beta-carotene. The tomato is also rich in glutathione, chlorogenic acid, citric acid, vitamins A and C and such minerals as phosphorus, potassium and fiber.
Tomatoes are commonly used in cooking but are also recognized for their medicinal properties. Tomato juice helps quench thirst, serves as a laxative and helps detoxify the body and improve the appetite and health in general. It also stimulates stomach functions, intestinal tracts and kidneys.
While lycopene may share similar properties to beta-carotene, it is more effective. It enhances the immune system, prevents skin wrinkles, prostate cancer, ulcers and illnesses associated with the kidneys. Initially, processes tomato juice contains more lycopene than exists in fresh tomatoes and is particularly effective for people with poor appetites or problems relating to the liver, fatigue and obesity. In addition, it improves the neural system and eases problems relating to sight in the elderly.
Finely crushed tomato leaves may be applied to areas affected by sunburn to reduce heat and skin irritation. Moreover, the liquid from tomato leaves brewed in hot water can serve as an insecticide, talking care to leave the liquid to cool before spraying it on plants to kill insects.
Liquid from boiled tomato roots can ease toothache and cleanse wounds or injuries.Although tomatoes have many benefits, they should be consumed with caution. Eating more than ten tomatoes in a day, on a continual basis, will result in a red coloration on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet

Is mineral water really beneficial to health?

Mineral water is registered as a controlled food substance under the Food Act of 1979. Bottled mineral water first became popular in Europe, afterwards finding consumer interest in Thailand. The fact is that natural mineral water is no more beneficial to health than general, clean, germ-free drinking water. On the contrary, more caution needs to be taken when drinking mineral water than plain drinking water. It must be borne in mind that mineral water is a mild diuretic and the more minerals in the water the more diuretic it becomes, Drinking mineral water may also induce allergic reactions as it contains chloride and other substance. If allergic symptoms arise, it is best to see a doctor immediately.

Bottles mineral waters offered on the market in Thailand must undergo official analysis and display labels detailing the composition of the water, which can vary only slightly from what is laid down. The water must be clean. Germ-free and most importantly, labels must not specify that the water has medicinal attributes.
Also, the quality of mineral waters varies according to their natural sources. This can have adverse effects on consumers, as is already warned by the Food and Drug Administration. Consumers, therefore, should always study bottle labels before buying.

Water and beauty

BEAUTY

Drinking sufficient water is essential for good health, especially for the beauty-conscious individual who desires glowing skin. This is because water makes up two-thirds of our skin. Even when resting, skin can lose up to a half-liter of water through evaporation, with more than normal losses incurred during spells of hot weather.
As we grow older, skin suffers further moisture loss. Causing it to become dry and rough. Advice that a person should drink around eight glasses of water a day should be well heeded, because water losses should be replenished.
Beauty experts advocate warm water for cleansing the face, after which a moisturizer should be applied on a regular basis as an alternative for bringing back moisture to the skin.