Super Tomatoes may Prevent Cancer

Now tomatoes will not only add taste to food but will also fortify the body against cancer. According to a new study conducted by UK scientists, a new superior variety of tomatoes that has already hit supermarkets in the UK have selenium which is known to fight cancer.

A deficiency in selenium can lead to heart diseases and it can also make the body susceptible to other illnesses. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant and it is naturally found in certain food items such as Brazilian nuts and shellfish. However, such items do not form part of the daily diet and therefore, the risk of selenium deficiency increases. The fact that there is a dearth of selenium deposit even in the soil means that farm grown foods too lack it.

It is has been observed that in the UK, people do not get consume the requisite amount of the mineral in their diet which is 60mg for women and 75mg for men. Therefore, introducing these super tomatoes is been tipped as a great option as it will supply the necessary mineral to householders all over the country.