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5 Health Benefits of Tomato Soup
Did you know that the first recipe for tomato soup was published in 1832?1 Tomato soup is a tasty comfort food dish that is enjoyed by many throughout the year. Besides tomato soup being a delicious meal, it also has great health benefits.
Here are five health benefits of tomato soup.
Full of Nutrients
One health benefit of tomato soup is that it is high in nutrients while being low in fat and calories Specifically, one tomato in tomato soup has:
- 28% of the Daily Value of Vitamin C
- 12% of the Daily Value of Vitamin K
- 8% of the Daily Value of Vitamin A
- 9% of the Daily Value of Potassium2
Good Source of Fruit
Another health benefit of tomato soup is that it is a good source of fruit. On average, homemade tomato soup contains 10 medium-sized tomatoes.3 Store bought soups such as Campbell’s tomato soup were found to contain six tomatoes.4
By eating tomato soup, you are getting a good source of fruit and achieving the recommended fruit serving, which is one cup according to the United States Department of Agriculture.5 When you eat enough fruit, you reduce the chances of getting chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.6
High in Antioxidants
Another health benefit of tomato soup is that it is full of antioxidants. In particular, tomato soup has lycopene, which is what gives tomatoes their red color. It also helps reduce the chance of getting chronic diseases.7
A study was conducted to find the health effects of lycopene through a tomato-based diet, including tomato soup and tomato sauce. The study found that participants had reduced levels of oxidative stress, which results in a lower risk of developing chronic diseases.8 Oxidative stress is when there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your body, which can damage your cells and tissues.9
Heart Health
A fourth health benefit of tomato soup is that it is good for your heart health. This is mainly due to the lycopene in tomatoes. Lycopene helps lower LDL cholesterol, which is the “bad” cholesterol that can build up in the body and cause heart disease.10
To ensure that you are receiving as many heart healthy benefits as possible, the American Heart Association recommends that you incorporate tomatoes with no added salt. This is because an excess amount of salt can lead to high blood pressure which can result in heart disease.11
Bone Health
Another health benefit of tomato soup is that it strengthens your bone health. The antioxidant lycopene is responsible for healthy bone metabolism. Additionally, lycopene helps strengthen your bones, and lowers the risk of bone disease.12
Specifically, the lycopene in tomato soup reduces your risk of getting osteoporosis.2 Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes you have to have fragile bones and an increased chance of bone breakage and fractures.13
How to Incorporate Tomato Soup into Your Diet
There are a variety of ways that you can enjoy tomato soup as part of your daily diet. Here are some examples of how you can eat tomato soup:
- Add heavy cream to achieve a creamier soup14
- Sprinkle cheese on top
- Pair with a grilled cheese sandwich
- Serve alongside a slice of French bread
- Enjoy tomato soup with your lunch or dinner
- Enjoy tomato soup with cabbage
- Sprinkle tomato soup onto kale salad
- Use tomato soup as a side with foods like fried mozzarella
- Enjoy tomato soup with macaroni
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- https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/fruits
- https://www.salata.com/by-the-bunch/7-health-benefits-of-soup-and-reasons-to-have-more-soup-this-winter
- https://organicpharmer.com/blogs/organic-pharmer-blog/why-is-tomato-soup-good-for-you-a-healthy-recipe?srsltid=AfmBOoqCZiGfur5ulrY5X9N692g9DgImMOh40tWXacJFbZI2RNLgQ6bm
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15596034/
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/oxidative-stress
- https://silva-intl.com/blog/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-tomato-soup
- https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/healthy-living/healthy-eating/salt-and-heart-health
- https://www.hammernutrition.eu/blog/the-importance-of-electrolyte-balance-how-sodium-helps-1/discover-the-amazing-health-benefits-of-tomato-soup-208?srsltid=AfmBOorH3ua7-ztl_Xha8qj2CZTTxesXDNhn_kbyu4_3Jr2YT-a8dCz6
- https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/osteoporosis-signs-and-risk-factors
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