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Tomato dietary fiber (soluble and insoluble) ameliorates bowel disorders, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity by resisting intestinal digestion and promoting gut health.
Eat tomatoes for their fiber content to support digestive health and reduce risk of chronic diseases. The fiber helps regulate bowel movements and may assist in managing weight and blood sugar.
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In general, these fibers are resistant to intestinal digestion in the large intestine and are believed to ameliorate bowel disorders, cancer, diabetes, CVDs, and obesity.
Why this rating
Review paper citing general benefits of fiber.
Source
Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds in Tomatoes and Their Impact on Human Health and Disease: A Review
Md. Yousuf Ali et al. · Foods · 2020
DOI 10.3390/foods10010045
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