Chinese scientists have discovered a new property of tomato juice. As it turned out, a glass of this drink a day helps greatly to minimize the waist.

With all this to obtain a positive result is not required to make other changes in the menu, feeding and lifestyle, has demonstrated a new study of Chinese medical Institute in Taiwan. In the course of the experiment 25 ladies at the age from 20 to 30 years has suggested to drink a glass of tomato juice daily for 8 weeks. In the end, they lost in the waist about 2 cm and 20% reduced cholesterol levels. 2 months of experience in experimental average weight 0.5 kg of fat, informs Daily Express.

According to the nutritionist Azmina Govindji, specifically tomatoes had a significant effect in reducing weight. But critics of the study claim that it cannot be considered reliable, because the experience was not involved people not to drink tomato juice every day. And specifically the inability to compare the results of these 2 control groups and makes the study of Chinese scientific workers defective.

According to other studies, tomatoes are rich in antioxidants, even lycopene, which gives color to the vegetable and reduces the risk of cancer and heart attacks. Taking into account the opinion of the researchers, this substance is in addition to other things can affect the mental state of the planet, reducing the defect of brain cells. Lycopene increases levels of the hormone adiponectin, which regulates the level of fats and prevents obesity.
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